Hematology CSMLS Chemistry Exam with Questions and Answers

Hematology CSMLS Chemistry Exam with Questions and Answers Which of the following ionization techniques is preferred for trace elements? a. matrix assisted laser desorption b. inductively coupled plasma c. electrospray d. chemical ANSWER b. inductively coupled plasma (mass spec) *trace element & heavy metal analysis Which of the following factors may cause an albumin result to fail a delta check flag when using the bromocresol green method? a. patient was recumbent during venipuncture b. specimen was collected in Li heparin c. specimen was icteric d. patient was not fasting ANSWER a. patient recumbent during venipuncture (same as having tourniquet on too long >1 min cause hemoconcentration) Which of the following requirements must be induced in the setup of a lab info system? a. specimen assigned a unique barcode label b. instrumentation interfaced with the lis c. lis interfaced to electronic medical record d. identification code and password to each user ANSWER d. identification code and password to each user