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CILA testing

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CILA- waived testing simplest of lab procedures. Medical assistants are trained to perform these tests.
pregnancy testing Urine is screened for the presence of human chronic gonadotropin (hCG) antibodies.
Rapid streptococcus testing throat swabs are obtained to screen for Group B streptococcus
Dipstick, tablet, or multi-stick uranalysis a screening tool for analytes that are excreted in the urine
Hemoglobin a machine is used for the oxygen-carrying protein in whole blood, performed using capillary blood from a finger stick
spun hematocrit fingerstick collection of blood in microcapillary tubes is centrifuged and evaluated for percentage of red blood cells.
blood glucose whole blood is analyzed in a glucometer for a quantitative glucose level and is a screening tests for diabetes. performed using capillary blood from a finger stick (capillary puncture)
Hemoglobin A1c this capillary blood test shows diabetes control over an approximate 3-month period.
cholesterol testing lipids are evaluated using capillary blood.
Helicobacter pylori A blood sample screens for H. pylori, which is the main cause for gastric ulcers
Mononucleosis screening tests for the presence of the Epstein-barr virus in capillary blood
Nasal smear for influenza types A and B is a qualitative test for influenza antigens using a swab that is inserted into the nostril.
drug testing substances can be detected in urine and blood samples
fecal occult blood is performed to screen for hidden blood in the stool.
fecal occult slide a control strip turns blue if the developer is effective. if it doesn't turn blue either the developer is not working or the slide is invalid.
example testing hemoglobin the cuvette in the machine can be calibrated 12.6 + 0.3. therefore if the result falls between 12.3 and 12.9 then the patient sample will be accurate for testing.
quality control measures incorporated to maximize reliability and accuracy of results while recognizing and eliminating errors in testing
quality assurance Policies and procedures to maximize patient safety and ensure reliability related to laboratory testing
controls Specific tools used in the laboratory with a known result, used to compare with results of a patient sample to confirm validity of the test and specimen.
qualitative Analysis that identifies quality or characteristics of components such as size, shape, and maturity of cells; typically reported as positive or negative
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