Laboratory testing of patients' specimens is an integral
component of patient care. Medical assistants often find
a role in the clinical laboratory setting, either in the physician's
office or a hospital setting. This chapter will
introduce you to various types of common laboratory
equipment and their use. You will learn about safety in the
laboratory mandated by OSHA regulations and steps to aid
in preventing accidents. A discussion of the Clinical Laboratory
Improvement Amendments of 1988 and this law's
impact on the laboratory setting is included in this chapter
for your understanding of quality assurance, quality control
procedures, and required record keeping. |