laboratory medicine introduction for professionals.ppt

laboratory medicine

1. Introduction to the
Principles of Laboratory
Medicine
Photos by Theresa Kristopaitis, MD

2. The lab is
calling with
a critical
value…
Bring the
fluid down
to the lab
STAT
Was the lab
drawn?
We need the
labs before
the patient
can____
Are the labs
back yet?

3. The Clinical Laboratory Plays a
Key Role in Patient Care
OThe goals of the “Introduction to the
Principles of Laboratory Medicine”
modules are for healthcare professionals
to
ORecognize the important role that
laboratory medicine professionals have
within the healthcare team
OGain basic understanding of the laboratory
testing process
OImprove patient care

4. Objectives
OThe learner will:
ODefine “laboratory medicine” and “clinical pathology”.
ODescribe the diagnostic testing process
ODefine the three phases of the laboratory testing process:
preanalytical, analytical and post analytical
OGive examples of variables in each phase of the laboratory
testing process
ODefine the term “critical value”
ODefine “point of care testing”
ODefine “reference lab”
ODefine “reference range” and describe in general terms
how references ranges are determined.
OApply the principles of laboratory medicine to provide
better patient care

5. Contents
OModule 1
OWhat is clinical laboratory medicine?
OModule 2
OThe diagnostic testing process
OModule 3
OPreanalyticPhase of Laboratory Testing
OModule 4
OAnalayticPhase of Laboratory Testing
OModule 5
OPostanalyticPhase of Laboratory Testing
OModule 6
OEstablishing Reference Ranges