intro_hematogy

• What is the primary focus of hematology?


  The study of blood and blood disorders
• What does CBC stand for in hematology?

  Complete Blood Count
• Which components are included in a CBC?

  RBC, WBC, and platelets
• What does ESR stand for?

  Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
• How does a CBC assist doctors?

  It serves as a guide for establishing a patient’s diagnosis
• What modern techniques are used in hematology for diagnosis?

  Molecular Diagnostics, flow cytometry, and digital imaging
• What is one function of the Hema Lab?


  To establish or rule out a diagnosis
• How does the Hema Lab confirm a physician's clinical impression?

  By confirming a possible hematological disorder
• What is the purpose of monitoring therapy in the Hema Lab?

  To detect minimal residual disease following therapy
• Which organization is responsible for occupational safety in the U.S.?

  1. S Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• What does CLSI stand for?

  Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
• What is the role of the CDC?

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• What does DHHS stand for?

  Department of Health and Human Services
• Which organization is involved in pathology standards?

  College of American Pathologists
• What are the requirements for sharps containers?

  They must be closable, puncture-resistant, and leakproof
• How should sharps containers be maintained?

  They should be accessible, maintained upright, and not allowed to overfill
• What labeling is required for sharps containers?

  They should be labeled or color-coded with a biohazard symbol
• What does the CDC state about human blood and body fluids?

  They are treated as potentially infectious for HIV, HBV, and other bloodborne microorganisms
• What type of gloves should be worn during phlebotomy and lab work?

  Nonsterile gloves made of vinyl or latex
• When must gloves be worn?

  When performing fingersticks or heelsticks on infants and children
• When should gloves be changed?

  Between each patient
• What additional protection should be worn if blood or certain body fluids are anticipated?

  Masks and facial protection
• What should be done if a laboratory coat is contaminated?


  It should be changed immediately
• How long should laboratory coats be?

  They should be no longer than one quarter inch beyond the tip of the finger
• Why should longer nails be avoided in the lab?

  They do not fit into gloves properly
• What type of shoes should be worn in clinical labs?

  Rubber-soled shoes that cover the entire foot
• What material is recommended for shoes in clinical labs?

  Fluid-impermeable material, such as leather or synthetic
• What are the general infection control safety practices in the lab?

  • Treat all human blood and body fluids as potentially infectious
  • Use nonsterile gloves for phlebotomy and lab work
  • Change gloves between patients
  • Wear masks and facial protection when necessary
  • Change laboratory coats if contaminated
• What are common lab errors?

  • Mislabeling specimens
  • Incorrect sample handling
  • Failure to follow protocols
  • Inaccurate data entry