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Yi-Chen

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What is UNOS?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Explain the vital role that the medical assistant plays in laboratory testing.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

UNOS, the United Network for Organ Sharing, has established a national database that registers patients who need a transplant.

Answer to Question 2

The MA is often responsible for key preparation steps before the specimens are collected including verifying the physician order, preparing the lab requisition, checking supplies, identifying the patient, verifying the patient preparation, and collecting the correct samples.



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