Clinical Chemistry-MLS questions with correct answers

3 mg/dL is equivalent to ___ grams per liter A-0.3 B-3 C-0.03 D-0.003 - Answer C-0.03 Which of the following statements describes optimal conditions for transport, handling, and storage of blood specimens for clinical chemistry testing A-Specimen is left in the tube system for an entire shift before being sent to the lab B-Specimen brought to lab immediately, permitted to clot, serum separated and tested as soon as possible C-Specimen brought to lab immediately, spun down and serum left to stand on clot until tested D-Specimen brought to lab within 6 hrs after collection, stored at room temp before centrifugation for up to 24 hrs - Answer B-Specimen brought to lab immediately, permitted to clot, serum separated and tested as soon as possible Diurnal variation is a term that refers to A-Time of day of specimen collection B-Whether or not a patient is fasting C-Whether or not a patient is standing D-Collection of urine specimens - Answer A-Time of day of specimen collection Violation of the 2-2S, 4-1S, or 10X Westgard rules is