ASCP MLS Hematology 2026 Latest Questions and Answers (100% Expert Answers) A+

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ASCP MLS Hematology 2026 Latest
Questions and Answers (100% Expert
Answers) A+


Where does hematopoiesis occur in a fetus? [ Ans: ] It starts in the yolk
sac, then liver, spleen, then bone marrow at approximately 6 months
after conception


What is the order of immature to mature segmented neutrophils? [ Ans: ]
myeloblast, promyelocyte, myelocyte, metamyelocyte, band, seg


What is the order of heme precursors? [ Ans: ] while in the DELTA, POUR
YOUR COP, PRONTO, a cup of HEME.


DELTA-aminolevulinic acid




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PORphobilinogen


URoporphyrinogen


COPorphyrinogen


PROTOporphyrin


HEME


What causes porphyria? [ Ans: ] excessive formation of porphyrins due to
a step in the heme synthesis being blocked


What hemoglobin chains make embryonic hemoglobin? [ Ans: ] 2 alpha, 2
epsilon

, 2



What hemoglobin chains make Hgb F? [ Ans: ] 2 alpha, 2 gamma


What hemoglobin chains make Hgb A2? [ Ans: ] 2 alpha, 2 delta


What hemoglobin chains make Hgb A? [ Ans: ] 2 alpha, 2 beta


What chromosomes house genetic material for hemoglobin? [ Ans: ]
Chromosome 16 (alpha and zeta)


Chromosome 11 (epsilon, gamma, delta, beta)


Under what conditions does hemoglobin release oxygen more easily? [
Ans: ] CADET face right (causes right shift in dissociation curve)


increased


Carbon dioxide




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Acid (decreased pH)


2,3 DPG


Exercise


Temperature


What hemoglobin is consider a high affinity hemoglobin? [ Ans: ]
Hemoglobin F


What are sources of error in hemoglobin levels from an analyzer? [ Ans: ]
lipemia


high wbc


resistant hgb (SS or CC)