UPDATED 2024 MLT STUDY GUIDE WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS

UPDATED 2024 MLT STUDY GUIDE WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS

, UPDATED 2024 MLT STUDY GUIDE
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
Sodium Citrate - CORRECT ANSWERSthe anticoagulant of choice for coagulation studies. It prevents
coagulation by precipitating calcium in an unusable form. Tubes must be filled properly (full) because
coagulation tests can be affected if the proper 1 part 0.109 (3.2%) sodium citrate to 9 parts whole blood
is not met. Also good at maintaining the stability of factors V, VIII and platelet functions. (light blue top)



Heparin - CORRECT ANSWERScoagulation is prevented by enhancing antithrombin III which in turn
neutralizes factor II (thrombin) & X. It is not a good choice for preparing differential sides since WBCs
and Platelets will clump in addition to the stain being to blue. For special hematology test. (green top)



Isolation - CORRECT ANSWERSPurpose is to protect ones self from infections and to protect infection
prone patients from getting infections.



Strict isolation - CORRECT ANSWERSgown, mask, and gloves



enteric & wound isolation - CORRECT ANSWERSgown and gloves



respiratory isolation - CORRECT ANSWERSmask

Hematology - CORRECT ANSWERSthe study of blood



Average adult has how much blood? - CORRECT ANSWERSAbout 5-6 liters (8-12 pints)



When blood is centrifuges what happens? - CORRECT ANSWERSIt seperates into two distinct portions

plasma & cells



About 45% is cellular or formed elements called? - CORRECT ANSWERSRBCs, WBCs, and platelets



RBCs - CORRECT ANSWERSContain hemoglobin which carries oxygen to tissues