CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Licensing Exam
Accreditation (voluntary) -correct answer-NAACLS accredits cls at CSUDH
CAAHEP accredits cytology
Certification (voluntary) -correct answer-ASCP certifies cls
AAB certifies cyto
Board exams
Licensure (mandatory) -correct answer-Gov agency
LFS- cls in CA
AAB- cytology
CLIA -correct answer-Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment
CLIA 88 test complexities -correct answer--waived
-moderate complexity
-provider-performed microscopy
-high complexity
CLIA-waived tests -correct answer-Can be done at home
Ex- pregnancy test
CLIA moderate complexity tests -correct answer-Score <12 on 7 criteria
AS degree in medical lab technology to perform
CLIA: Provider-Performed microscopy -correct answer-MD or PA does it
Don't need to send to lab
CLIA high-complexity tests -correct answer-Score >12 on 7 criteria
BS in medical lab science
CMS -correct answer-Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Create reimbursements for payments
CAP -correct answer-College of American Pathologists
Accrediting agency for clinical labs
JCO -correct answer-The joint organization
Hospital-wide inspections including labs
, Sets National patient safety standards (get results on time, prevent nosocomial infections)
NAACLS -correct answer-National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Accredits CLS, MT, MLT, limited license
CAAHEP -correct answer-Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Accredits cytotechnology
AAB -correct answer-American Association of Bioanalysts
Certifies cytotechnology
ASCP -correct answer-American Society for Clinical Pathology
Certifies MLS
LFS -correct answer-Laboratory Field Services
Licenses CLS in california (dept of health)
CLSI -correct answer-Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
Sets standards on all aspects of lab practice
OSHA -correct answer-Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Ensures safe and healthful working conditions
CHP -correct answer-Chemical hygiene plan
Grand plan on how to handle and remove chemicals. Includes list of PPE, labeling
requirements, instructions for exposure
SDS -correct answer-Safety data sheet
Info for hazards, handling, storage, disposal
Right to know laws -correct answer-Protected by US government
SDS must be made available
Physical inventory of hazardous chemicals
NFPA sign -correct answer-National fire protection association
Reactivity
Fire hazard: 4-FP below 73F, 3-FP below 100F, 2-FP below 200F, 1-FP below 100F 0- will not
burn
Health hazard: 4-deadly 3- extreme danger 2- hazardous 1- slightly hazardous 0- normal
Accreditation (voluntary) -correct answer-NAACLS accredits cls at CSUDH
CAAHEP accredits cytology
Certification (voluntary) -correct answer-ASCP certifies cls
AAB certifies cyto
Board exams
Licensure (mandatory) -correct answer-Gov agency
LFS- cls in CA
AAB- cytology
CLIA -correct answer-Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment
CLIA 88 test complexities -correct answer--waived
-moderate complexity
-provider-performed microscopy
-high complexity
CLIA-waived tests -correct answer-Can be done at home
Ex- pregnancy test
CLIA moderate complexity tests -correct answer-Score <12 on 7 criteria
AS degree in medical lab technology to perform
CLIA: Provider-Performed microscopy -correct answer-MD or PA does it
Don't need to send to lab
CLIA high-complexity tests -correct answer-Score >12 on 7 criteria
BS in medical lab science
CMS -correct answer-Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Create reimbursements for payments
CAP -correct answer-College of American Pathologists
Accrediting agency for clinical labs
JCO -correct answer-The joint organization
Hospital-wide inspections including labs
, Sets National patient safety standards (get results on time, prevent nosocomial infections)
NAACLS -correct answer-National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Accredits CLS, MT, MLT, limited license
CAAHEP -correct answer-Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Accredits cytotechnology
AAB -correct answer-American Association of Bioanalysts
Certifies cytotechnology
ASCP -correct answer-American Society for Clinical Pathology
Certifies MLS
LFS -correct answer-Laboratory Field Services
Licenses CLS in california (dept of health)
CLSI -correct answer-Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
Sets standards on all aspects of lab practice
OSHA -correct answer-Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Ensures safe and healthful working conditions
CHP -correct answer-Chemical hygiene plan
Grand plan on how to handle and remove chemicals. Includes list of PPE, labeling
requirements, instructions for exposure
SDS -correct answer-Safety data sheet
Info for hazards, handling, storage, disposal
Right to know laws -correct answer-Protected by US government
SDS must be made available
Physical inventory of hazardous chemicals
NFPA sign -correct answer-National fire protection association
Reactivity
Fire hazard: 4-FP below 73F, 3-FP below 100F, 2-FP below 200F, 1-FP below 100F 0- will not
burn
Health hazard: 4-deadly 3- extreme danger 2- hazardous 1- slightly hazardous 0- normal
