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After completing Chapter 45, you will be able to:
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45.1 Describe the purpose of the physician's office laboratory. |
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45.2 List the medical assistant's duties in the physician's office laboratory. |
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45.3 Identify important pieces of laboratory equipment. |
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45.4 Operate a microscope. |
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45.5 Identify the regulatory controls governing procedures completed in the physician's office laboratory. |
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45.6 Identify measures to prevent accidents. |
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45.7 Describe correct waste disposal procedures. |
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45.8 Describe the need for quality assurance and quality control programs. |
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45.9 Maintain accurate documentation, including all logs related to quality control. |
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45.10 List common reference materials to consult for information on procedures performed in the physician's office laboratory. |
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45.11 Communicate with patients regarding test preparation and follow-up. |
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45.12 Identify the medical assistant's record-keeping responsibilities. |