AMT MLT Practice Test Latest 2026/2027 Questions
and Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded A+
What is the major humoral factor regulating platelet development which
influences all stages of megakaryocyte production? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Thrombopoietin
When counting platelets using the unopette system (a manual method), which
area is used to count on the Neubauer hemacytometer? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Large center square
What is the first part of the staining process for morphological examination? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Methanol fixation
On blood films prepared with Wright's stain, abnormally early release of the RBCs
from the marrow into the peripheral blood is indicated by the presence of
nucleated RBCs or polychromatophilic macrocytes, also known as: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Shift cells
,An erythrocyte still possessing RNA is referred to as a reticulocyte. What
supravital stains bind, neutralize, and cross-link ribonucleic acid (RNA)? -
CORRECT ANSWER-New methylene blue method
In the vast majority of infections, there is at least some increase in the ESR. What
are two exceptions? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chorea and undulant fever
What is used to evaluate size distribution curve of leukocyte data and allows
visualization of subpopulation of cells based on their relative sizes? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Histogram
Analyzing the quality control results, who developed the rule that is used to
evaluate control results when two or more levels of control material are used? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Westgard
Which principal automated hematology analyzer allows the simultaneous analysis
of multiple characteristics through a laser light beam? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Flow cytometry
Which automated blood cell counting principle is based on increased resistance
that occurs when a blood cell with poor conductivity passes through an electrical
field? - CORRECT ANSWER-Impedance
,Which cellular constituent of blood contains the vital protein hemoglobin? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Erythrocytes
While performing a microscopic evaluation on a peripheral blood smear, you
notice the color is excessively pink. What could be the cause? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Prolonged washing
B-lymphocytes differentiation is complex and proceeds through both an antigen-
independent and antigen dependent stage, culminating in the generation of
mature, end-stage, nonmotile cells called: - CORRECT ANSWER-Plasma cells
Test for the vascular factors include the capillary fragility test and
_______________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Bleeding time
What is a test system to assess platelet-related primary hemostasis with greater
accuracy and reliability than bleeding time? - CORRECT ANSWER-Closure time
(CT)
Particle agglutination is used for detecting D-dimers associated with: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
, A process that monitors the accuracy and reproducibility of results through the
use of control specimens. - CORRECT ANSWER-Quality control
What demonstrates an abrupt change from the established average value of the
control for 3 days in a row? - CORRECT ANSWER-Shift
A means by which quality control between laboratories is maintained. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Proficiency testing
What are specific microscopic tests (wet mounts, potassium hydroxide (KOH)
preparations, fern test) performed by a physician for his or her own patients? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Provider-performed microscopy (PPM)
What category of bioterrorism agents has the following characteristics?
Pathogens that are rarely seen in the United States, these agents have the highest
priority; organisms in this category pose a risk to national security because they
can be easily disseminated or transmitted from person to person, result in high
mortality rates and have the potential for major public health impact. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Category A
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What is the major humoral factor regulating platelet development which
influences all stages of megakaryocyte production? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Thrombopoietin
When counting platelets using the unopette system (a manual method), which
area is used to count on the Neubauer hemacytometer? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Large center square
What is the first part of the staining process for morphological examination? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Methanol fixation
On blood films prepared with Wright's stain, abnormally early release of the RBCs
from the marrow into the peripheral blood is indicated by the presence of
nucleated RBCs or polychromatophilic macrocytes, also known as: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Shift cells
,An erythrocyte still possessing RNA is referred to as a reticulocyte. What
supravital stains bind, neutralize, and cross-link ribonucleic acid (RNA)? -
CORRECT ANSWER-New methylene blue method
In the vast majority of infections, there is at least some increase in the ESR. What
are two exceptions? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chorea and undulant fever
What is used to evaluate size distribution curve of leukocyte data and allows
visualization of subpopulation of cells based on their relative sizes? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Histogram
Analyzing the quality control results, who developed the rule that is used to
evaluate control results when two or more levels of control material are used? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Westgard
Which principal automated hematology analyzer allows the simultaneous analysis
of multiple characteristics through a laser light beam? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Flow cytometry
Which automated blood cell counting principle is based on increased resistance
that occurs when a blood cell with poor conductivity passes through an electrical
field? - CORRECT ANSWER-Impedance
,Which cellular constituent of blood contains the vital protein hemoglobin? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Erythrocytes
While performing a microscopic evaluation on a peripheral blood smear, you
notice the color is excessively pink. What could be the cause? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Prolonged washing
B-lymphocytes differentiation is complex and proceeds through both an antigen-
independent and antigen dependent stage, culminating in the generation of
mature, end-stage, nonmotile cells called: - CORRECT ANSWER-Plasma cells
Test for the vascular factors include the capillary fragility test and
_______________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Bleeding time
What is a test system to assess platelet-related primary hemostasis with greater
accuracy and reliability than bleeding time? - CORRECT ANSWER-Closure time
(CT)
Particle agglutination is used for detecting D-dimers associated with: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
, A process that monitors the accuracy and reproducibility of results through the
use of control specimens. - CORRECT ANSWER-Quality control
What demonstrates an abrupt change from the established average value of the
control for 3 days in a row? - CORRECT ANSWER-Shift
A means by which quality control between laboratories is maintained. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Proficiency testing
What are specific microscopic tests (wet mounts, potassium hydroxide (KOH)
preparations, fern test) performed by a physician for his or her own patients? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Provider-performed microscopy (PPM)
What category of bioterrorism agents has the following characteristics?
Pathogens that are rarely seen in the United States, these agents have the highest
priority; organisms in this category pose a risk to national security because they
can be easily disseminated or transmitted from person to person, result in high
mortality rates and have the potential for major public health impact. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Category A
