A portion of a well mixed sample that is removed for testing is called
Aliquot
The microscopic analysis of cells is the science of
Cytology
The ocular of the microscope generally magnifies the image how many times
10 times
Decreased hemoglobin levels are seen in which of the following illnesses
Iron deficiency anemia
hyperthyroidism
cirrhosis of the liver
All are correct
All are correct
The act passed by congress to establish quality standards for all laboratory testing is referred to as
CLIA
A term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured is
Laboratory department that studies bacteria, fungi, yeast, parasites, and viruses
Microbiology
The microscope component that directs the light up through the slide is the
condenser
iris diaphragm
ocular
magnification system
Condenser
A culture and sensitivity test is most likely to be performed in which division of the clinical laboratory
Microbiology
Which of the following is not a CLIA waived test
dipstick urine
fecal occult blood
grams staining
spun microhematocrit
Gram staining
Urinalysis
Laboratory test performed in a physician's office are most likely to be categorized as CLIA
The magnification for an oil immersion microscope objective
100x
Which of the following is a qualitative laboratory test result:
RBC's: 6,000,000
Fecal occult blood test: positive
Hematocrit: 45%
RBC's: 6,000,000 and Hematocrit: 45%
Fecal occult blood test: positive
The pledge of healthcare professionals to work to achieve the highest degree of excellence in the care given to every patient is known as
The term used that indicates a laboratory test should be run immediately
STAT
The clinical chemistry department performs which of the following test:
Presence of ketones in urine
Cell morphology
Blood cell count
Lipid Profile
Lipid Profile
A chemical added to a blood sample to prevent clotting is called
Anticoagulant
Which of the urine test is performed using a chemical test strip
presence of nitrites
What does the top red diamond indicate
Flammability
Analyte
Chemistry
A centrifuge is used to separate which of the following
solids from liquids
blood cells from serum or plasma
crystals from urine
all are correct
Which type of specimen must be chilled if testing will not be performed immediately
Urine
Incubators used in microbiology laboratory generally maintain a constant temperature of
90 to 94
95 to 98.6
99 to 104
104.4 to 110
95 to 98.6