An individual who has little resistance to an infectious microbe is referred to as a susceptible
what? - ANSWER Host
Which of the following is an example of a work practice control that reduces risk of exposure
to bloodborne pathogens? - ANSWER Wearing gloves to draw blood
This ion is essential to the coagulation process. - ANSWER Calcium
QC protocols prohibit use of outdated evacuated tubes because why? - AN-
SWER Tubes my not fill completely, changing additive-to-sample ratios.
Molecular genetic testing requires what? - ANSWER Specimens to be collected in ster-
ile EDTA.
What is the purpose of an antiglycolytic agent? - ANSWER Preserve glucose
Which on of the following tubes is filled first when multiple tubes are filled using an evacu-
ated tube system? - ANSWER Blood culture (SPS) tube
What is the recommended disinfectant for blood culture sites in infants 2 months and older?
- ANSWER Chlorhexidine gluconate
Latent fibrin formation in serum can result from what? - ANSWER Incomplete clotting
when centrifuged
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, In which of the following areas does capillary specimen collection differ from routine veni-
puncture when collecting a BUN and CBC? - ANSWER Order of draw
This is an example of a preanalytical error made at the time of collection. - AN-
SWER Failing to mix tubes
What constitutes a positive modified Allen test? - ANSWER The hand color returns to
normal in 15 seconds.
According to CLSI, which tubes should be placed upright as soon as they are mixed? - AN-
SWER Nonanticoagulant gel tubes
Reference values are higher for capillary specimens with what test? - ANSWER Glu-
cose
According to CLSI, the maximum time limit for separating serum or plasma from cells is how
long? - ANSWER 2.0 hours from time of collection
All of the following are a reason for transporting tubes with the stoppers up EXCEPT which of
the following? - ANSWER Maintains the sterility of the sample.
The liquid portion of a clotted specimen is called what? - ANSWER Serum
The most common reason for glucose monitoring through POCT is to what? - AN-
SWER Monitor glucose levels for diabetic care.
The AMT, ACA, and ASCP are agencies that do what? - ANSWER Certify laboratory pro-
fessionals
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what? - ANSWER Host
Which of the following is an example of a work practice control that reduces risk of exposure
to bloodborne pathogens? - ANSWER Wearing gloves to draw blood
This ion is essential to the coagulation process. - ANSWER Calcium
QC protocols prohibit use of outdated evacuated tubes because why? - AN-
SWER Tubes my not fill completely, changing additive-to-sample ratios.
Molecular genetic testing requires what? - ANSWER Specimens to be collected in ster-
ile EDTA.
What is the purpose of an antiglycolytic agent? - ANSWER Preserve glucose
Which on of the following tubes is filled first when multiple tubes are filled using an evacu-
ated tube system? - ANSWER Blood culture (SPS) tube
What is the recommended disinfectant for blood culture sites in infants 2 months and older?
- ANSWER Chlorhexidine gluconate
Latent fibrin formation in serum can result from what? - ANSWER Incomplete clotting
when centrifuged
1
, In which of the following areas does capillary specimen collection differ from routine veni-
puncture when collecting a BUN and CBC? - ANSWER Order of draw
This is an example of a preanalytical error made at the time of collection. - AN-
SWER Failing to mix tubes
What constitutes a positive modified Allen test? - ANSWER The hand color returns to
normal in 15 seconds.
According to CLSI, which tubes should be placed upright as soon as they are mixed? - AN-
SWER Nonanticoagulant gel tubes
Reference values are higher for capillary specimens with what test? - ANSWER Glu-
cose
According to CLSI, the maximum time limit for separating serum or plasma from cells is how
long? - ANSWER 2.0 hours from time of collection
All of the following are a reason for transporting tubes with the stoppers up EXCEPT which of
the following? - ANSWER Maintains the sterility of the sample.
The liquid portion of a clotted specimen is called what? - ANSWER Serum
The most common reason for glucose monitoring through POCT is to what? - AN-
SWER Monitor glucose levels for diabetic care.
The AMT, ACA, and ASCP are agencies that do what? - ANSWER Certify laboratory pro-
fessionals
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