Course Outline
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- Introduction to the Medical Laboratory
- The Medical Laboratory Consists of the Anatomical Pathology Laboratory and the Clinical Laboratory
- Overview of the Anatomical Pathology Laboratory
- Overview of the Clinical Laboratory
- Who Staffs the Clinical Laboratory
- Clinical Laboratory Departments
- Data Management
- Specimen Collection and Processing
- Specimen Collection and Processing
- Flow of a Patient Specimen from Collection to Results
- Which of the following laboratory roles is primarily responsible for collecting blood specimens?
- Hematology
- Hematology
- Coagulation
- True or False: Within the specimen collection and processing department, a phlebotomist will use a lavender top tube to collect blood for a complete b...
- Chemistry
- Chemistry
- Urinalysis
- Which of the following specimens are commonly tested in the chemistry department?
- Immunology and Serology
- Transfusion Services
- Microbiology
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Tests for hepatitis B and influenza are performed in which department?
- The hematology department performs which tests?
- Which department is responsible for performing compatibility tests for patients who may need blood transfusions?
- Other Testing Sites
- Point-of-Care Testing (POCT)
- Physician Office Laboratories (POL)
- Reference Laboratories
- True or False: Reference laboratories offer a narrower array of laboratory tests than smaller and mid-sized hospitals laboratories.
- References
Additional Information
Level of Instruction: Basic
Intended Audience: This course is an elementary introduction to the operation of a clinical medical laboratory. It assumes that the learner has little or no background in medical practice or clinical laboratory science. It is ideal for those who desire an introduction to the operation and function of the laboratory and the qualifications and mindset of those professionals who staff it. This course would be ideal for those contemplating a career in any clinical laboratory field, sales representatives who will be visiting clients in the laboratory and need an introduction to provide context for their future sales contacts, and anyone else interested in the field and desires an introduction.
Author Information:
Julia Clendenin is a content and graphics developer for MediaLab, Inc. She graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Biochemistry and a B.S. in Literature, Media, and Communication.
Paul Fekete, M.D. is the former CEO of MediaLab. He formerly served as Assistant Professor of Pathology at Emory University and was Director of Laboratories for Gwinnett Health System near Atlanta, GA. Dr. Fekete has extensive teaching experience and is the author of numerous journal articles and book chapters. He additionally has extensive experience in instructional design.
Reviewer Information:
Joshua J. Cannon, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSHCM received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. He holds Medical Laboratory Scientist and Specialist in Hematology certifications through the ASCP Board of Certification. He was a professor at Thomas Jefferson University for seven years before transitioning into his current role as Content Developer at MediaLab. His areas of expertise and professional passions include clinical hematology and interprofessional education.
