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Medical Laboratory Operations

The procedures, protocols, and guidelines for the daily operations of medical laboratories, including sample collection, handling, transportation, processing, and reporting of results, to ensure the integrity and reliability of medical test results

intermediate
5 hours
Health Sciences
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Medical laboratory operations are critical in the healthcare system, providing essential services for diagnosing and monitoring diseases. Understanding the processes involved, from sample collection to data analysis, is vital for ensuring accurate results that inform patient care. Quality control me...

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Key Terms

Biological Sample
A specimen taken from a living organism for testing.

Example: Blood, urine, or tissue samples.

Quality Control
Processes to ensure that laboratory tests are accurate and reliable.

Example: Regular calibration of testing equipment.

Test Result Interpretation
The process of analyzing test results to make clinical decisions.

Example: Understanding what high cholesterol levels indicate.

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
A set of written instructions to achieve uniformity in performing a specific function.

Example: SOP for blood sample collection.

Pathogen
An organism that causes disease.

Example: Bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Laboratory Information System (LIS)
Software that manages laboratory data and workflow.

Example: Tracking test results and patient information.

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Key Concepts

Sample CollectionTesting ProceduresQuality ControlData Analysis