P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
ASCP Medical Laboratory
Technician (MLT) Exam
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | Latest Verified
Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready 486 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 486 verified medical laboratory science questions with their
correct answers, offering a comprehensive study resource for aspiring MLTs. It serves as an
invaluable tool for certification preparation, allowing students to efficiently review key
concepts and solidify their understanding of laboratory procedures and principles.
TOPICS
• Blood Collection & Anticoagulants • ABO & Rh Systems
• Hemolytic Disease of Fetus/Newborn • Blood Bank Donor Deferral
• Blood Components & Transfusion • Antibody Identification
• Immunology: Hypersensitivity • Immunodiagnostic Techniques
• Immunodiagnostic Principles • Inflammation & ESR
• Serological Testing: Infectious Agents • Autoimmune Diseases & Markers
• Tumor Markers • Iron Metabolism & Hemoglobin
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, • Red Blood Cell Indices & Morphology • White Blood Cell Morphology & Counts
• Red Blood Cell Inclusions & • Anemias: Etiology & Classification
Abnormalities
• Reticulocyte Count • Coagulation & Hemostasis
• Cellular Pathology • Urinalysis: Physical & Chemical
• Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders • Urinalysis: Microscopic & Crystals
• Renal Function & Physiology • Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis
• Body Fluids Analysis
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 486
ACD/CPD/CPD2
CORRECT ANSWER
21 days
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 486
CPDA-1
CORRECT ANSWER
35 days
Infants
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 486
Gastric fluids
CORRECT ANSWER
HCL and pepsin
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, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 486
Gray-top sodium fluoride tube.
CORRECT ANSWER
Chemistry
Slows glycolysis
Inhibits urease
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 486
EDTA in chemistry
CORRECT ANSWER
Increases sodium and potassium decrease calcium
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 486
Chemistry results increase by hemolysis
CORRECT ANSWER
KLAMP
k
Ld
ALD
Mg
PO4
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 486
Side scatter
CORRECT ANSWER
Interior cell structure
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, Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 486
Troponin
CORRECT ANSWER
Best diagnosis of AMI
Risers 48 hours after peaks approximately 12 to 14 hours and remains elevated for 10 days
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 486
Metabolic acidosis
CORRECT ANSWER
All arrows decreased
Seen in diabetic keto acidosis renal disease prolonged diarrhea late salicylate poisoning
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 486
Primary hyperthyroidism
CORRECT ANSWER
Decreased TSH increased T4 and T3
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 486
Susceptibility zones too small
CORRECT ANSWER
Inocula is too heavy
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 486
Beta hemolytic
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