NCCT Laboratory Terminology and Communication

Question 1

What does the abbreviation 'STAT' mean in a laboratory order?

Accepted Answer

Immediately/urgent

Answer

Standard turnaround time

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Scheduled testing

Answer

Serum titer and trough

Question 2

What does 'NPO' mean on a patient's order?

Accepted Answer

Nothing by mouth

Answer

No potassium order

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Normal patient observation

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No prior orders

Question 3

Which abbreviation refers to a test ordered to monitor a drug at its lowest blood concentration?

Accepted Answer

Trough

Answer

Peak

Answer

STAT

Answer

QNS

Question 4

What does the term 'hemolysis' mean in the context of a specimen?

Accepted Answer

Rupture of red blood cells releasing hemoglobin

Answer

Clotting of the blood sample

Answer

Contamination of the sample

Answer

Insufficient blood volume

Question 5

What does 'QNS' mean on a laboratory report?

Accepted Answer

Quantity not sufficient

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Quality not standardized

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Quick needle stick

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Quantitative normal specimen

Question 6

What is a 'requisition' in phlebotomy?

Accepted Answer

A written or electronic order for laboratory tests

Answer

A patient identification form

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A tube labeling protocol

Answer

A billing document only