ASCP STUDY GUIDE FOR MLT
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1. DR antigens are found in which of the following systems? - ✔✔HLA system
2. Which one of the stains below is used to detect separated nucleic acids - ✔✔SyBr Green
3. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) susceptibility tests should be performed against
other beta lactam antibiotics on important S. pneumoniae isolates from blood cultures and
other sterile body fluids when a MIC for penicillin is performed? - ✔✔False
4. If you notice something in your laboratory that is a potentially hazardous situation, but is out
of your control to fix, what should you do? - ✔✔Tell your supervisor or laboratory
administrator
5. Which of the following best describes a hemoglobinopathy? - ✔✔A substitution of an
amino acid in the hemoglobin chain.
6. Lymphocyte pleocytosis refers to a decreased number of lymphocytes in a CSF
when compared to a normal sample? - ✔✔False
7. The susceptibility of a bacterium to each drug on a sensitivity plate using antibiotic disks is
demonstrated by the diameter of the zone of? - ✔✔Inhibition
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, HbA1C measurements are NOT ordinarily used to monitor long-term diabetic control in a
diabetic with sickle cell anemia? - ✔✔True
The red/pink color of the colonies seen on this MacConkey agar plate is an indication of? -
✔✔Lactose Fermentors
Match the illustrations with the corresponding classification of bacteria - ✔✔A. A - Spirilla
B. B - Cocci
C. D - Vibros
D. F - Bacilli
The oval or curved multi-celled, dark-staining macroconidia divided by transverse septa only is
characteristic of: - ✔✔Curvularia species
12. The Gram stain report to be issued based on the microscopic characteristics seen in the image
on the right would most correctly be, "many WBC with..." (Choose the BEST response)? -
✔✔Gram Positive Cocci in Pairs
A patient is taking cimetidine for a stomach ulcer. This drug inhibits CYP2D6. The patient is
now prescribed amphetamine for narcolepsy. Amphetamine is metabolized by CYP2D6. What
would you predict? - ✔✔A. The dose for the amphetamine needs to be lower than normal
he prozone effect can be described by all of the following EXCEPT - ✔✔A. Results in a false
positive reaction
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EXAM Questions and Answers 100%
Correct| Latest Update 2024
1. DR antigens are found in which of the following systems? - ✔✔HLA system
2. Which one of the stains below is used to detect separated nucleic acids - ✔✔SyBr Green
3. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) susceptibility tests should be performed against
other beta lactam antibiotics on important S. pneumoniae isolates from blood cultures and
other sterile body fluids when a MIC for penicillin is performed? - ✔✔False
4. If you notice something in your laboratory that is a potentially hazardous situation, but is out
of your control to fix, what should you do? - ✔✔Tell your supervisor or laboratory
administrator
5. Which of the following best describes a hemoglobinopathy? - ✔✔A substitution of an
amino acid in the hemoglobin chain.
6. Lymphocyte pleocytosis refers to a decreased number of lymphocytes in a CSF
when compared to a normal sample? - ✔✔False
7. The susceptibility of a bacterium to each drug on a sensitivity plate using antibiotic disks is
demonstrated by the diameter of the zone of? - ✔✔Inhibition
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, HbA1C measurements are NOT ordinarily used to monitor long-term diabetic control in a
diabetic with sickle cell anemia? - ✔✔True
The red/pink color of the colonies seen on this MacConkey agar plate is an indication of? -
✔✔Lactose Fermentors
Match the illustrations with the corresponding classification of bacteria - ✔✔A. A - Spirilla
B. B - Cocci
C. D - Vibros
D. F - Bacilli
The oval or curved multi-celled, dark-staining macroconidia divided by transverse septa only is
characteristic of: - ✔✔Curvularia species
12. The Gram stain report to be issued based on the microscopic characteristics seen in the image
on the right would most correctly be, "many WBC with..." (Choose the BEST response)? -
✔✔Gram Positive Cocci in Pairs
A patient is taking cimetidine for a stomach ulcer. This drug inhibits CYP2D6. The patient is
now prescribed amphetamine for narcolepsy. Amphetamine is metabolized by CYP2D6. What
would you predict? - ✔✔A. The dose for the amphetamine needs to be lower than normal
he prozone effect can be described by all of the following EXCEPT - ✔✔A. Results in a false
positive reaction
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