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What does the Chemistry Department do? |
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| Perform single or multiple tests on a blood specimen. |
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What does the Blood Bank department do? |
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Definition
Collect, store, and and prepare blood specimens for transfusion. |
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What kind of tests does the Chemistry department do?
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*Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
*Calcium (Ca)
*Cholesterol
*Creatine
*Electrolytes
*Glucose
*Liver Function Panel
*Thyroid Stimulating Hormone(TSH)
*Troponin |
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What type of tests does the Blood Bank perform? |
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| Perform Blood-typing and 'Typing & Screening' of the blood. |
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| What does the Cytology department do? |
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Definition
Deals with the study of cells.
The tests they perform are:
*Papanicolaou (pap) smear
*Urine Cytology
*Sputum Cytology |
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What does the Histology Department do? |
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The study of tissue.
The tests include: biopsy |
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Study of cellular elements of the blood.
Tests include:
*Complete Blood Count (CBC)
*Hematocrit
*Hemoglobin |
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What does the Microbiology department do? |
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They identify pathogenic microorganisms and hospital infection control.
Tests include:
*Rapid Streptococcus Test, A Test
*Throat Culture
*Wound Culture
*Urine Culture
*(Culture and Sensitivity Test) |
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What does the Urinalysis department do? |
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Study of urine and the disorders and infections of the kidney.
Some tests they perform are
*Complete Urinalysis
*Urine Pregnancy Test |
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Definition
| Analizes tissues to confirm diagnosis of various disorders, and/or performs autopsy to determine cause of death (COD) |
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*Helps doctors diagnose patients disorders by using or creating images of internal organs, tissue, and bones.
*Needs to have an Associates degree in a professional technical program or a bachelors degree. |
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*Trained to draw blood from patients for lab testing or from blood donors for a blood bank.
*Need to be trained on the job or in a 1 year program earing diploma or certificate. |
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Medical Laboratory Technician |
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Definition
Specializes in one or more of the following departments: Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, or Microbiology
Needs to have an Associates degree or pass a national certification exam. |
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*Licensed or Certified to perform diagnostic testsing on blood and bodily fluids.
*Usually work in the Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, or Microbiology departments.
*Need to earn a Bachelor of Science degree. |
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What does the Mycology department do? |
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Collection or isolation of fungi.
Test included: Fungal Culture |
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What does the Parasitology department do? |
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Microscopic exam of stool specimens for the presence of parasites, ova, or larva.
Tests include: Ova and parasite tests (O&A) |
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What does the Serology department do? |
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Responsible for evaluating the body's immune responses.
Tests include:
- Infectious Mononucleosis Test
- Rheumatic Factor Test
- Syphilis Test
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Chief Laboratory Technician |
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Definition
Perform analytical, supervisory, administrative, and other work related to the analysis of specimen.
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