CMLA EXAM FINAL PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ What samples represents a body site that is colonized with
normal flora? Answer: stool
◉ Which specimen type can be collected in a clean, nonsterile
container for culture? Answer: stool
◉ Which specimen type is commonly requested for point-of-care
alcohol tests? Answer: saliva
◉ What testing method principles best describes common waived
hCG pregnancy tests? Answer: immunoassay
◉ In pretransfusion testing, reactivity by an antigen-antibody
complex can by identified by the presence of hemagglutination or by
observing ________________ in the collection tube. Answer: hemolysis
◉ Samples for routine urinalysis should be tested within _________ of
voiding. Answer: 2 hours
, ◉ What agents suggests an infection with a positive heterophile
antibody test result? Answer: Estein-Barr virus (EBV)
◉ Which serum analyte is measured in the monitoring of
pregnancy? Answer: Beta-HCG
◉ Calibration involves the measurement of: Answer: Standards
◉ What instrument is a CMLA qualified to operate during routine
POCT? Answer: glucometer
◉ Which is a major benefit of waived POCT? Answer: Allows
immediate treatement
◉ Which method is used to prepare a sample for viewing fungi
under a microscope? Answer: KOH prep
◉ A moving clot that could obstruct a blood vessel is called a(an):
Answer: embolism
◉ One of the first signs of renal disease is: Answer: Proteinuria-
protein in urine
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ What samples represents a body site that is colonized with
normal flora? Answer: stool
◉ Which specimen type can be collected in a clean, nonsterile
container for culture? Answer: stool
◉ Which specimen type is commonly requested for point-of-care
alcohol tests? Answer: saliva
◉ What testing method principles best describes common waived
hCG pregnancy tests? Answer: immunoassay
◉ In pretransfusion testing, reactivity by an antigen-antibody
complex can by identified by the presence of hemagglutination or by
observing ________________ in the collection tube. Answer: hemolysis
◉ Samples for routine urinalysis should be tested within _________ of
voiding. Answer: 2 hours
, ◉ What agents suggests an infection with a positive heterophile
antibody test result? Answer: Estein-Barr virus (EBV)
◉ Which serum analyte is measured in the monitoring of
pregnancy? Answer: Beta-HCG
◉ Calibration involves the measurement of: Answer: Standards
◉ What instrument is a CMLA qualified to operate during routine
POCT? Answer: glucometer
◉ Which is a major benefit of waived POCT? Answer: Allows
immediate treatement
◉ Which method is used to prepare a sample for viewing fungi
under a microscope? Answer: KOH prep
◉ A moving clot that could obstruct a blood vessel is called a(an):
Answer: embolism
◉ One of the first signs of renal disease is: Answer: Proteinuria-
protein in urine
