MLS ASCP Exam Recall 2024/2025

MLS ASCP Exam Recall 2024/2025 Procainamide - answer-NAPA loose clusters of small spherical microconidia, positive urease - answer-Trichophyton mentagrophytes BHCG tumor marker - answer-chorocarcinoma 5HIAA - answer-carcinoid tumors Proteus vulgaris vs P. mirabilis indole test - answer-P. vulgaris is indole pos. P. mirabilis is indole neg Hydatid cyst fluid - answer-used to neutralize Anti-P1 antibody Antacid overdose - answer-Check pH Prolonged PT, PTT, and thrombin after collecting from catheter - answer-heparin contamination mixing study that was performed with a prolonged PTT that couldn't be corrected - answer-DRVVT (Dilute Russell Viper Venom Test) two pt's ran in duplicate (PT and PTT). The PTT seemed to always be prolonged but PT looked ok - answer-check the CaCl/phospholipid reagent delivery Patient is on coumadin therapy, what will be affected - answer-Decreased protein C Lots of stomatocytes - answer-Liver disease