ASCP exam 2023 questions with complete solutions

For a certain method, a control has a mean result of 12 with a standard deviation (SD) of 2. What is the acceptable 95% range for this control? Correct Answer: 8 - 16 The best sample to obtain in order to diagnosis the parasite causing the posterior scalp nodule as illustrated in the photograph is: Correct Answer: Superficial skin snip Almost all individuals possess which Lutheran antigen profile? Correct Answer: Lu(a-b+) Which one of the following statements concerning Tamm-Horsfall protein is FALSE? Correct Answer: t is the protein that is predominantely detected by a urine reagent strip test. When considering therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM), what is the definition of bioavailability? Correct Answer: The fraction of the administered dose that eventually reaches its site of action. A patient is admitted to the emergency room with severe lethargy, glossitis, and muscle dysfunction. After the physician orders a complete blood count with differential, the hematology technologist observes cells matching the image to the right. Which condition is most consistent with the clinical and laboratory findings? Correct Answer: Iron deficiency anemia When a Specked Nuclear Antibody (ANA) pattern is observed, what follow-up test for antibodies related to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is not beneficial? Correct Answer: Testing for antibodies to U1RNP+ and dcSSc A 38-year-old male presented to the E.R. complaining of severe cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, and general fatigue. Parasitic examination of his bloody sputum revealed this suspicious form. The patient is most likely suffering from: Correct Answer: Paragonimus westermani All of the terms below are a measure of central tendency, EXCEPT: Mean, Molarity, Median, Mode Correct Answer: Molarity Which type of lipoprotein is the least dense? Correct Answer: Chylomicrons Which of the following phrases best describes a segmented neutrophil? Correct Answer: Cytoplasm appears pink-purple due to small specific granules.