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Which procedure would require a technician to prepare a slide?

A
automated cell counting
B
molecular testing
C
microscopic analysis
D
immunoanalysis
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are important because they ensure that equipment is working properly.:Quality-control logs
are important because they help prevent the loss of samples.:Specimen tracking forms
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Specimen tracking forms✔ Quality-control logs are important because they ensure that equipment is working properly.

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are important because they ensure that equipment is working properly.:Quality-control logs
are important because they help prevent the loss of samples.:Specimen tracking forms
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Automated recording of results requires technicians to do what?

A
Enter patient’s information or scan a barcode.
B
Write computer code.
C
Enter a special code.
D
Talk directly to the doctor about the results.
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Molecular testing has revealed that a patient has a very contagious infection. The best way to communicate these results to the physician is to do what?

A
Give a written report by mail.
B
Give a written report by fax.
C
Give a verbal report.
D
Give an electronic report.
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A laboratory fails to fax results to a doctor’s office after a test is performed. What are the possible consequences of this? Check all that apply.

A
misdiagnosis
B
ordering unnecessary tests
C
conclusive diagnosis of a patient
D
prescription of incorrect treatment
E
death
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What is a complete blood count (CBC)?

A
an analysis of how much blood a person has
B
a test of genes to identify illness
C
an analysis of the different types of cells in a person’s blood
D
a type of immunoanalysis
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Which of the following diagnostic purposes might molecular testing be used for? Check all that apply.

A
diagnosing infection
B
determining if a woman is pregnant
C
testing for drugs
D
diagnosing cancer
E
detecting viruses
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Why are quality-control logs kept in laboratories?

A
to ensure that equipment is working and test results are valid
B
to ensure that samples don’t get lost
C
to ensure that results are reported properly
D
to ensure that all tests are done in a timely manner
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Which statements are true of written records? Check all that apply.

A
They should never be altered.
B
They should always include the location where the test was performed.
C
They should be dated by the technician.
D
They should always be written using a pencil.
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Which way of communicating results best suits the increasing trend of keeping medical records on the computer?

A
faxing written results
B
delivering results by voicemail
C
delivering results verbally
D
delivering results electronically

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