MAST 1090 FINAL EXAM REVIEW
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Why would you put the clinical diagnosis on the lab request? - correct answer ✔✔It assists the
laboratory in correlating clinical laboratory data with the needs of the physician. Further testing
by the lab is usually performed if the first test in inconclusive to the first diagnosis. It also alerts
laboratory personnel to the possibility of the presence of a potentially dangerous pathogen. It's
also easier for insurance billing purposes.
What is a lab report? - correct answer ✔✔Used to relay the results of laboratory tests to the
physician. (name, address, telephone number of the lab; physician's name and address;
patient's name, age, gender, accession number; date the specimen was received; date the
results were reported by the lab; names of the tests performed; results of the tests; and
reference ranges for each test performed)
Accession number? - correct answer ✔✔A number assigned to each specimen received by the
laboratory. Its purpose is to provide positive identification of each specimen within the
laboratory and to allow easy access to the patient's lab records should a test result need to be
located again. If the physician wants to have the lab test repeated, the accession number listed
on the original report form must be included on the lab request form.
Advantages of EMR in regards to lab reports? - correct answer ✔✔-Lab requisition forms can be
completed on a request form displayed on the computer screen using fill-in boxes, drop-down
lists, and check-boxes.
-The form can then be transmitted electronically to the medical laboratory or printed out and
placed with the specimen for transport to the laboratory.
-The results can be sent electronically to the medical office.
, -The physician can place his or her electronic signature on the report and is electronically filed
in the patient's EMR.
-Quickly view laboratory results in chronological order.
-Routine lab results can be put into a flow chart.
CLIA requires what from a lab that performs moderate complexity tests? - correct answer ✔✔-
Must meet CLIA regulations and are subject to unannounced inspections every two years by
CMS.
-Patient test management: Optimal integrity and identification of patient specimens throughout
the testing process. Accurate reporting of results.
-Quality control: Must establish and follow written quality control procedures and monitor and
evaluate the quality of each testing process. (Lab procedures manual, calibration procedures
every six months, following manufacturer's instructions, documenting actions taken when
problems or errors occur, documenting all QC activities).
-Quality control assessment: Lab must establish and follow written policies and procedures to
monitor and evaluate the overall quality of the total testing process.
-Proficiency testing: External QC used to verify the accuracy and reliability of the laboratory
testing. Specimens prepared by CMS-approved agencies. The PT agency sends the score to the
POL.
-Personnel requirements: Specific qualifications and responsibilities for personnel.
What are examples of CLIA waived tests? - correct answer ✔✔-Blood glucose
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Why would you put the clinical diagnosis on the lab request? - correct answer ✔✔It assists the
laboratory in correlating clinical laboratory data with the needs of the physician. Further testing
by the lab is usually performed if the first test in inconclusive to the first diagnosis. It also alerts
laboratory personnel to the possibility of the presence of a potentially dangerous pathogen. It's
also easier for insurance billing purposes.
What is a lab report? - correct answer ✔✔Used to relay the results of laboratory tests to the
physician. (name, address, telephone number of the lab; physician's name and address;
patient's name, age, gender, accession number; date the specimen was received; date the
results were reported by the lab; names of the tests performed; results of the tests; and
reference ranges for each test performed)
Accession number? - correct answer ✔✔A number assigned to each specimen received by the
laboratory. Its purpose is to provide positive identification of each specimen within the
laboratory and to allow easy access to the patient's lab records should a test result need to be
located again. If the physician wants to have the lab test repeated, the accession number listed
on the original report form must be included on the lab request form.
Advantages of EMR in regards to lab reports? - correct answer ✔✔-Lab requisition forms can be
completed on a request form displayed on the computer screen using fill-in boxes, drop-down
lists, and check-boxes.
-The form can then be transmitted electronically to the medical laboratory or printed out and
placed with the specimen for transport to the laboratory.
-The results can be sent electronically to the medical office.
, -The physician can place his or her electronic signature on the report and is electronically filed
in the patient's EMR.
-Quickly view laboratory results in chronological order.
-Routine lab results can be put into a flow chart.
CLIA requires what from a lab that performs moderate complexity tests? - correct answer ✔✔-
Must meet CLIA regulations and are subject to unannounced inspections every two years by
CMS.
-Patient test management: Optimal integrity and identification of patient specimens throughout
the testing process. Accurate reporting of results.
-Quality control: Must establish and follow written quality control procedures and monitor and
evaluate the quality of each testing process. (Lab procedures manual, calibration procedures
every six months, following manufacturer's instructions, documenting actions taken when
problems or errors occur, documenting all QC activities).
-Quality control assessment: Lab must establish and follow written policies and procedures to
monitor and evaluate the overall quality of the total testing process.
-Proficiency testing: External QC used to verify the accuracy and reliability of the laboratory
testing. Specimens prepared by CMS-approved agencies. The PT agency sends the score to the
POL.
-Personnel requirements: Specific qualifications and responsibilities for personnel.
What are examples of CLIA waived tests? - correct answer ✔✔-Blood glucose
