AMT MLT Exam Study
Guide Practice Test 2
Questions & Answers
Updated 2026/2027 Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready 201 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 201 questions with their correct answers, covering key concepts in
medical laboratory technology. It is suitable for studying, reviewing, and preparing for
certification exams.
TOPICS
• Laboratory Safety & Quality • Clinical Chemistry: General
• Hematology Fundamentals • Microscopy & Specimen Collection
• Blood Gas & Electrolyte Analysis • Renal Function & Urinalysis
• Metabolic Disorders & Electrolytes • Microbiology: General & Staining
• Coagulation & Hemostasis • Blood Banking & Immunohematology
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 201
Chain of custody.
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, ANSWER
Beginning with the moment the specimen is collected and transported to the laboratory, to the
analysis itself and the reporting of the results, must be documented by a process known as
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 201
Quality control
ANSWER
A process that monitors the accuracy and reproducibility of results through the use of control
specimens.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 201
Accuracy
ANSWER
Describes how close a test result is to the true value.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 201
Calibration
ANSWER
The comparison of an instrument measurement or reading to a known physical constant.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 201
Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
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, ANSWER
What regulation that became law in 1992, requires that laboratories develop, implement, and
comply with a plan that ensures the protective safety of laboratory staff to potential infectious
blood-borne pathogens and manage and handle medical waste in a safe and effective manner?
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 201
Electric equipment.
ANSWER
Class C fire extinguishers are used for
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 201
Safety Data Sheets
ANSWER
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) are now called:
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 201
Pictograms
ANSWER
The GHS brings with it a new chemical labeling standard using ____________.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 201
Material safety data sheet (MSDS).
ANSWER
Reference materials about the individual chemical are provided by all chemical manufacturers
and suppliers by means of
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, Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 201
Drug testing
ANSWER
Which of the following is one of the most common clinical applications of GC-MS analysis?
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 201
deep blue to purple
ANSWER
Gram positive organisms after gram staining appear ___________________.
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 201
Antisepsis
ANSWER
What is the process used to decrease the number of microorganisms that are present on the
skin?
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 201
Recording data on appropriate log
ANSWER
Which of the following is an example of good record keeping in Blood Banking?
Q14 QUESTION 14 OF 201
Calibration
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