CG(ASCP) EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED
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1. Pepsin pretreat- A method used to enhance the intensity of FISH probes.
ment
2. 2x SSC A buffer solution used to improve the intensity of FISH probes.
3. Wilm's tumor A type of cancer associated with abnormalities in chromosome 11.
4. Ewing sarcoma A type of cancer associated with the t(11;22) translocation.
5. Retinoblastoma A type of eye cancer associated with abnormalities in chromosome 13.
6. Down Syndrome A genetic disorder characterized by low levels of AFP and estriol, and high levels of
HCG.
7. Trisomy 18 A genetic disorder characterized by low levels of AFP, estriol, and HCF.
8. Slides kept for 3 A guideline from CAP for the retention of slides.
years
9. Prenatal Referring to the period of time before birth, usually up to 3 months.
10. Quality assur- A process to ensure the quality of laboratory results, different from quality control.
ance
11. Gentamycin The least toxic antibacterial agent to cells.
12. Sodium heparin A solution used to transport amniotic fluid at 20C.
13. 75% confluent The optimal cell culture density for harvest.
14. DIRECT harvest A method to isolate cytotrophoblast for amino culture.
15. No amniocente- Recommended for individuals with a family history of autosomal recessive disor-
sis ders.
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16. Antibacterial Not necessary for long-term cultures.
agents
17. Ethidium bro- Not used as a mitotic arrestant.
mide
18. pH Does not increase the number of chromosome breaks.
19. Blood culture Should be performed using a closed system.
20. Special culture Not required for C bands.
conditions
21. Sodium chloride Not used for hypotonic solutions.
22. 2 hours at 90C An acceptable duration for slide mounting.
23. Mounting medi- A substance used for slide mounting that affects refractive index and stain reactivity.
um
24. Same day G band A method involving slide incubation at 90C for 1-3 hours and treatment with
hydrogen peroxide.
25. Temperature of Should be set at 72C.
denature solu-
tion
26. 1R1G1F An abnormal pattern observed with break-apart probes.
27. Array CGH The recommended first-tier test for ovarian developmental delay.
28. Parfocal Referring to microscope objectives (10x and 100x) that have the same focal plane.
29. Numerical aper- The ability of a lens to resolve details.
ture
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1. Pepsin pretreat- A method used to enhance the intensity of FISH probes.
ment
2. 2x SSC A buffer solution used to improve the intensity of FISH probes.
3. Wilm's tumor A type of cancer associated with abnormalities in chromosome 11.
4. Ewing sarcoma A type of cancer associated with the t(11;22) translocation.
5. Retinoblastoma A type of eye cancer associated with abnormalities in chromosome 13.
6. Down Syndrome A genetic disorder characterized by low levels of AFP and estriol, and high levels of
HCG.
7. Trisomy 18 A genetic disorder characterized by low levels of AFP, estriol, and HCF.
8. Slides kept for 3 A guideline from CAP for the retention of slides.
years
9. Prenatal Referring to the period of time before birth, usually up to 3 months.
10. Quality assur- A process to ensure the quality of laboratory results, different from quality control.
ance
11. Gentamycin The least toxic antibacterial agent to cells.
12. Sodium heparin A solution used to transport amniotic fluid at 20C.
13. 75% confluent The optimal cell culture density for harvest.
14. DIRECT harvest A method to isolate cytotrophoblast for amino culture.
15. No amniocente- Recommended for individuals with a family history of autosomal recessive disor-
sis ders.
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16. Antibacterial Not necessary for long-term cultures.
agents
17. Ethidium bro- Not used as a mitotic arrestant.
mide
18. pH Does not increase the number of chromosome breaks.
19. Blood culture Should be performed using a closed system.
20. Special culture Not required for C bands.
conditions
21. Sodium chloride Not used for hypotonic solutions.
22. 2 hours at 90C An acceptable duration for slide mounting.
23. Mounting medi- A substance used for slide mounting that affects refractive index and stain reactivity.
um
24. Same day G band A method involving slide incubation at 90C for 1-3 hours and treatment with
hydrogen peroxide.
25. Temperature of Should be set at 72C.
denature solu-
tion
26. 1R1G1F An abnormal pattern observed with break-apart probes.
27. Array CGH The recommended first-tier test for ovarian developmental delay.
28. Parfocal Referring to microscope objectives (10x and 100x) that have the same focal plane.
29. Numerical aper- The ability of a lens to resolve details.
ture
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