Kinn's Chapter 45 Introduction to the
clinical laboratory Test Bank
Questions Fully Solved 2025\2026
Edition.
A portion of a well-mixed sample that is removed for testing is called a(n): - Answer aliquot.
Correct
analyte.
diluent.
exudate.
A term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured is: - Answer
hematoma.
preservatives.
hemolyzed. Correct
teratogen.
Which of the following is not a responsibility of the medical assistant in the clinical laboratory? -
Answer Providing proper patient preparation
Interpreting abnormal results and providing patients with diagnoses Correct
Developing a knowledge of analyte normal range of results
Obtaining and labeling specimens
Decreased hemoglobin levels are seen in which of the following illnesses? - Answer Iron-
deficiency anemia
Hyperthyroidism
Cirrhosis of the liver
All are correct Correct
Laboratory department that studies bacteria, fungi, yeasts, parasites, and viruses is: - Answer
chemistry.
histology.
, The act passed by Congress to establish quality standards for all laboratory testing is referred to
as: - Answer FDA.
CDC.
CLIA. Correct
MSDS.
Categories of tests performed in the clinical laboratory are assigned by the FDA on the basis of
the: - Answer potential risk to public health. Correct
expense to the patient.
ease of performance.
instrumentation and supplies needed.
Laboratory tests performed in a physician's office are most likely to be categorized as CLIA-: -
Answer waived.
moderate complexity.
high complexity.
waived and moderate complexity. Correct
Which of the following is not a CLIA-waived test? - Answer Dipstick urinalysis
Fecal occult blood
Gram's staining Correct
Spun microhematocrit
A culture and sensitivity (C&S) test is most likely to be performed in which division of the clinical
laboratory? - Answer Urinalysis
Chemistry
Hematology
Microbiology Correct
In the identification system of the National Fire Protection Association, the white diamond on
the label indicates the chemical's: - Answer flammability.
special hazard information. Correct
reactivity or stability.
clinical laboratory Test Bank
Questions Fully Solved 2025\2026
Edition.
A portion of a well-mixed sample that is removed for testing is called a(n): - Answer aliquot.
Correct
analyte.
diluent.
exudate.
A term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured is: - Answer
hematoma.
preservatives.
hemolyzed. Correct
teratogen.
Which of the following is not a responsibility of the medical assistant in the clinical laboratory? -
Answer Providing proper patient preparation
Interpreting abnormal results and providing patients with diagnoses Correct
Developing a knowledge of analyte normal range of results
Obtaining and labeling specimens
Decreased hemoglobin levels are seen in which of the following illnesses? - Answer Iron-
deficiency anemia
Hyperthyroidism
Cirrhosis of the liver
All are correct Correct
Laboratory department that studies bacteria, fungi, yeasts, parasites, and viruses is: - Answer
chemistry.
histology.
, The act passed by Congress to establish quality standards for all laboratory testing is referred to
as: - Answer FDA.
CDC.
CLIA. Correct
MSDS.
Categories of tests performed in the clinical laboratory are assigned by the FDA on the basis of
the: - Answer potential risk to public health. Correct
expense to the patient.
ease of performance.
instrumentation and supplies needed.
Laboratory tests performed in a physician's office are most likely to be categorized as CLIA-: -
Answer waived.
moderate complexity.
high complexity.
waived and moderate complexity. Correct
Which of the following is not a CLIA-waived test? - Answer Dipstick urinalysis
Fecal occult blood
Gram's staining Correct
Spun microhematocrit
A culture and sensitivity (C&S) test is most likely to be performed in which division of the clinical
laboratory? - Answer Urinalysis
Chemistry
Hematology
Microbiology Correct
In the identification system of the National Fire Protection Association, the white diamond on
the label indicates the chemical's: - Answer flammability.
special hazard information. Correct
reactivity or stability.
