1. What is the
Clinical/Anatomical
Laboratory Profession?
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2. IMPACT
ï” 70-80% of medical decisions are based on laboratory results.
ï” Laboratory tests are extremely valuable.
ï” Modern medicine could not function without lab tests.
ï” Demand for laboratory professionals will exceed supply in the near
future.
3. Positions in the Laboratory
ï” Clinical Pathology: tests ï” Anatomic Pathology: tests
patient samples blood, urine, and tissue samples and human cells on
body fluids. slides.
ï” Professionals: ï” Professionals:
âą Medical Technologists âą Cytotechnologists
ï” Also known as Clinical ï” Works closely with
Laboratory Scientist (CLS). Pathologist
ï” Four year Bachelor of Science ï” Separate education and
Degree training from Medical
âą Technicians Technologist
ï” Also known as Clinical âą Histotechnologists
Laboratory Technician (CLT) ï” Prepares thin sections to be
ï” Two year Associate Degree examined by Pathologist
âą Pathologistsâ Assistants
ï” Interacts with a Pathologist
like a Physiciansâ Assistant.
ï” Separate Bachelorâs degree or
Masterâs degree programs.
4. Salaries
ï” Medical Technologist Median Average Wage:
$59,571 per year or $28.64 per hour
ï” Medical Lab Technicians Median Average Wage:
$42,973 per year or $20.66 per hour
ï” Cytotechnologist Median Average Wage: $64,771
per year or $31.14 per hour
ï” Histotechnologist Median Average Wage:$51,542
per year or $24.78 per hour
ï” Phlebotomist Median Average Wage: $30,202 per
year or $14.52 per hour
8. Elements of Blood
ï” Plasma - the liquid
portion
ï” Platelets - the clot
forming components
ï” White Blood Cells - the
infection fighters
ï” Red Blood Cells - the
oxygen transporters
9. Phlebotomy
ï” Collection and
processing of
blood samples.
ï” Patient
interaction.
ï” Great place to
begin a health
care career.
10. Collection Supplies
ï” Blood Collection
âą Purple top
âą Yellow top
âą Blue top
âą Green top
âą Pink top
ï” Urine Specimen
25. Clinical Chemistry
ï” Literally thousands of chemicals and
enzymes in the human body
ï” Panels of tests
ï” Hepatitis
ï” Diabetics
ï” Electrolyte balance
ï” Lipid levels
26. Chemistry
Water
Vitamins Proteins
Enzymes
DNA RNA
Cholesterol
Amino Acids
Minerals
Fats
Sugars
Hormones
pH
28. Quiz Number 1
32 year-old male arrives in the
emergency room with right
lower back pain for 2 days.
Lab results:
The patientâs urine tests positive for
blood and the following elements
are seen.
What is the patientâs problem?
A. Appendicitis.
B. Parasitic infection.
C. Renal calculi (kidney stone).
D. Leukemia.
29. Number 2
10 year-old female is seen
by her family physician
for persistent sore throats
and swollen lymph nodes.
Lab results:
WBC count-185,000/mm3.
90% lymphoblasts.
The patientâs problem isâŠ
A. Renal calculi.
B. Leukemia.
C. Parasitic infection.
D. Iron deficiency anemia.
30. Number 3
23 year-old male is seen
in the urgent care clinic.
Patient complains of a
white discharge and pain
with urination.
Lab results:
Gram stain shows many WBCs
and 3 plus gram negative
diplococci.
A. Sexually transmitted
disease.
B. Bladder infection.
C. Kidney infection.
D. Hepatitis.
31. Number 4
12 year-old male
complains of a sore
throat, fever, and
swollen lymph nodes.
Lab results:
Gram stain demonstrates
gram positive cocci in
chains.
The patientâs problem isâŠ.
A. Viral infection.
B. Over-eating.
C. Ear infection.
D. Strep infection.
32. Number 5
18 year-old female
complains of being
tired for the past 2
weeks.
Lab results:
Low HCT, HGB, and RBCs.
The patientâs problem isâŠ.
A. Iron deficiency anemia.
B. Leukemia.
C. Macrocytic anemia.
D. She does not want to
go to school.
33. Conclusion
ï” Though we are
behind the scenes.
ï” We are the Heroes
of the Health Care
Team
ï” Solving Todayâs
Medical Mysteries.
