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100
If a urine specimen cannot be analyzed within 30 minutes, the best course of action is to:
What is refrigerate the specimen
100

A child whose urine has a mousy smell most likely would be diagnosed with:

What is phenylketonuria (PKU).

100

Red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets make up what percentage of blood volume?

What is 45%

100

What is the best way to determine whether an autoclave is sterilizing properly?

What is Using a biological indicator 

100

This blood test measures a Beta globulin that produced in the liver and indicates inflammation but is non specific 

What is C Reactive Protein (CRP)

200
A urine sample that can be collected at any given time is called a:
What is random sample
200
One of the first detectable signs of liver disease is:
What is bilirubinuria
200

This  numbered tube is typically used for Hematology testing of CSF

What is tube # 4 ( this is the last tube and would have the least amount of potentially contaminating peripheral RBCs)

200

An autoclave operates on which principle?

What is steam under pressure

200
__________ occurs when the blood supply to an area is held back or obstructed.
What is Ischemia
300

The protein section of reagent strip testing of urine is most sensitive to this protein 

What is albumin

300

One of the first detectable signs of renal disease is:

What is proteinuria

300

A smear made with this layer of an anticoagulated blood sample is useful for DNA extraction tests and immunological studies:

What is the buffy coat layer

300

Isopropyl alcohol is most effective as a disinfectant when it is diluted to a solution of :


what is 70% alcohol and 30% water

300

Most cases of tetany are caused by a deficiency of which mineral?

What is calcium

400

Which sample does the glycosylated hemoglobin test require?

What is whole blood

400

If urine tests positive for nitrates, what does this indicate?

What is a bacterial infection 

400

A term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured is:

What is hemolyzed

400
Which of the following is the most efficient method of preventing the spread of infection in a laboratory?
What is handwashing
400

Kernicterus is an abnormal accumulation of bilirubin in which organ ?

What is the brain 

500

The test that measures the concentrating ability of the kidneys?

What is specific gravity

500

Red blood cells, white blood cells and casts will disintegrate in urine when improperly stored due to this:

What is an increase in the alkalinity

500

What will indicate that  a lumbar puncture was not  traumatic ?

What is the presence of RBC in all tubes collected

( if the blood dissipates in subsequent tubes, it is indicates a blood vessel was hit during the puncture)

500

What is the absence of pathogenic microorganisms?

What is asepsis

500

An additive that might be used in the collection of synovial fluid to prevent coagulation 

What is EDTA?