ASCP Hematology Review Exam 2025/2026 ACTUAL
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED
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Hyper-segmented neutrophils are associated with what
condition(s)? -
ANSWER-pernicious
anemia
Hypo-segmented neutrophils are associated with what
condition(s)? -
ANSWER-pelger huet, pseudo-pelger huet,
AML, AIDS
Toxic granulation and vacuoles are associated with what
condition(s) -
ANSWER-bacterial infections, burns,
chemotherapy
,Dohle bodies are associated with what condition(s)? -
ANSWER-bacterial
infections, burns, May-
Hegglin
Variant lymphs (increased size and basophilia) are
associated with what
condition(s)? - ANSWER-infectious mono, other
viral infections
Large to giant platelets are associated with what conditions? –
ANSWER-Bernard-Soulier, May-Hegglin, myeloproliferative
disorders, stress platelets
If platelet count seems low what would be the corrective
action? - ANSWER-
check feather edge for clumping and satelitism. (Is an
EDTA related
phenomenon) If seen redraw in
Na citrate
What type of cells are expected to be seen with a low
MCHC? (<32) -
,ANSWER-
hypochromic
What type of cells are expected to be seen with a high
MCHC (<32) -
ANSWER-
hyperchromic
What can be done to circumvent interference from cold
agglutinin disease? -
ANSWER-warming the
sample
What does the erythrocyte sedimentation rate measure? -
ANSWER-rate of fall
of red cells through
plasma
What is the normal reference range of the ESR for women? -
ANSWER-0-20
mm/hr
What is the normal reference range of the ESR for men? -
ANSWER-0-15
, mm/hr
An increase in the ESR value is see in conditions involving?
- ANSWER-the
presence of abnormal plasma proteins
(inflammatory conditions)
A falsely elevated ESR can be attributed to? - ANSWER-tilting
tube, standing
too long, increased temperature,
excess EDTA
A falsely decreased ESR can be attributed to? - ANSWER-
QNS specimen,
decreased
temperature
What types of stains are used to view reticulocytes? -
ANSWER-supra vital
(new methylene blue, brilliant
cresyl blue)
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED
A+ | NEWEST VERSION / JUST RELEASED!!
Hyper-segmented neutrophils are associated with what
condition(s)? -
ANSWER-pernicious
anemia
Hypo-segmented neutrophils are associated with what
condition(s)? -
ANSWER-pelger huet, pseudo-pelger huet,
AML, AIDS
Toxic granulation and vacuoles are associated with what
condition(s) -
ANSWER-bacterial infections, burns,
chemotherapy
,Dohle bodies are associated with what condition(s)? -
ANSWER-bacterial
infections, burns, May-
Hegglin
Variant lymphs (increased size and basophilia) are
associated with what
condition(s)? - ANSWER-infectious mono, other
viral infections
Large to giant platelets are associated with what conditions? –
ANSWER-Bernard-Soulier, May-Hegglin, myeloproliferative
disorders, stress platelets
If platelet count seems low what would be the corrective
action? - ANSWER-
check feather edge for clumping and satelitism. (Is an
EDTA related
phenomenon) If seen redraw in
Na citrate
What type of cells are expected to be seen with a low
MCHC? (<32) -
,ANSWER-
hypochromic
What type of cells are expected to be seen with a high
MCHC (<32) -
ANSWER-
hyperchromic
What can be done to circumvent interference from cold
agglutinin disease? -
ANSWER-warming the
sample
What does the erythrocyte sedimentation rate measure? -
ANSWER-rate of fall
of red cells through
plasma
What is the normal reference range of the ESR for women? -
ANSWER-0-20
mm/hr
What is the normal reference range of the ESR for men? -
ANSWER-0-15
, mm/hr
An increase in the ESR value is see in conditions involving?
- ANSWER-the
presence of abnormal plasma proteins
(inflammatory conditions)
A falsely elevated ESR can be attributed to? - ANSWER-tilting
tube, standing
too long, increased temperature,
excess EDTA
A falsely decreased ESR can be attributed to? - ANSWER-
QNS specimen,
decreased
temperature
What types of stains are used to view reticulocytes? -
ANSWER-supra vital
(new methylene blue, brilliant
cresyl blue)
