Kathrina Marie Lingo

Accomplished Medical Laboratory Scientist excelling in specimen handling and teamwork. Demonstrated expertise in quality control and equipment maintenance, achieving top-tier accuracy levels. Skilled in data analysis and technical troubleshooting, significantly enhancing laboratory efficiency and productivity.

A. HEMATOLOGY

• Performs Hematologic determination (Automated and Manual Microscopic Evaluation), Detection of Homeostasis Abnormalities and Coagulation Abnormalities, Mixing studies, FreeHemoglobin, Identification of Malarial Parasites and Filarial Parasite, Special Tests

Machines/Equipments Handled:

• Sysmex XN-10, Sysmex SP-50, Sysmex DI-60, Cary 100 UV
• ACL Top 550, PFA 100, Verify Now Plavix,
• Abbot Cell-Dyn Ruby, Cell-Dyn Emerald, Sysmex CA-500

B. IMMUNOLOGY AND SEROLOGY

• Performs Tumor markers, Hepatitis Profile, Thyroid Panel, HIV quantitative and qualitative tests

Machines/Equipments Handled:

- Advia Centaur XP, Abbot Alinity, Abbot Architect Plus i1000

C. CLINICAL CHEMISTRY

-Performs Quality Control, Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Routine and Special Blood Chemistries

-Prepares reagent needed

Machines/Equipments Handled:

• Dimension Vista 1500 and 500, Biomerieaux Vidas 3, Nova Stat Profile Prime, Abbot Alinity, Aptio, Abbot Architect Plus ci4100, Johnsons & Johnsons - VItros 250, Minicap Sepia (Hba1c Electrophoresis), BioRad D10

D. CLINICAL MICROSCOPY

-Performs Routine Urinalysis (Chemical and Microscopic Examinations), Identification of Intestinal Parasites and Intestinal Protozoa, crystals and casts, Pregnancy Tests, Occult Blood Test, Concentration method, Semen Analysis, Body fluid testing

Machines / Equipments Handled:

• Sysmex UF-5000, Sysmex UD-10, Clinitek Novus, Chemstrip Criterion II, Sysmex UF- 500, Clinitek Stat Strip

E. MICROBIOLOGY

• Performs Routine Smear and Staining, Culture and Identification of Bacteria
• Prepares Media

Machines/ Equipments Handled:

• Cepheid, BD Bactec FX40 Biomerieux, BD Bactec 9050, BD Phoenix 100, BD BBL Crystal, Vitek 2 Compact

F. BLOOD BANK

• Performs ABO Typing, Rh Typing, Donor Selection Screening, Coomb’s Test and Compatibility Testing for transfusion purpose
• Machines / Equipments Handled
• Abbot Architect Plus i1000
• Tube Method in Crossmatching

G. PHLEBOTOMY AND COLLECTION OF OTHER SPECIMENS

-Performs Blood extraction on all ages and Therapeutic Phlebotomy

-Draws blood for Arterial Blood Gas Testing

-Performs Nasopharyngeal and Oropharyngeal swabs on COVID-19 suspected patients for PCR Testing

H. POINT OF CARE TESTING

-Performs capillary blood sugar

Machines/Equipments Handled:

-Accu-Chek Performa