MLPAO Test Prep ~ Hematology questions with correct answers

What does CBC stand for? CORRECT ANSWER Complete Blood Count What are the formed elements of blood? CORRECT ANSWER WBC, RBC, and Platelets EDTA Anticoagulant CORRECT ANSWER Maintains cell shape and size and prevents blood from clotting by binding to calcium Heparin Anticoagulant CORRECT ANSWER Initiates cell clumping and provides blue background staining Citrate Anticoagulant CORRECT ANSWER Dilutes the blood due to the volume of the liquid and is used for platelet count only CBC handling and storage: Refrigerate at __ᵒC until testing CORRECT ANSWER 4 CBC handling and storage: When transporting to other labs/hospitals CORRECT ANSWER surround with ice packs CBC handling and storage: Samples are _____ before testing CORRECT ANSWER mixed well by inversion CBC handling and storage: Samples must be te