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MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) ASCP Exam||
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||NEWEST EXAM!!!
The incidence fo hemolytic disease of the fetus and
newborn due to anti-D would be expected to be rarest in
which population? - ANSWER-Asians
What characteristics are often associated with alpha
thalassemia intermedia? - ANSWER-Anemia,
splenomagaly
Define Oliguria: - ANSWER-the production of abnormally
small amounts of urine
Correlated with acute glomerulonephritis
Le(a+b-)
Le(a-b+)
Le(a-b-) - ANSWER-Le sese
Le Se
lele sese or Se
B lymphocytes and T lymphocytes are derived from: -
ANSWER-Hematopoietic stem cells
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Which of the following will give the best overall picture of a
patient's iron stores: - ANSWER-Ferritin (storage form of
iron)
If a bacteria produces the enzyme tryptophanase to break
down the amino acid tryptophan, which of the following
tests will be positive with Kovacs reagent? - ANSWER-
Indole test
The mediator cells that bind MOST to IgE antibodies are: -
ANSWER-Basophiles
Dolichos biflorus: - ANSWER-Anti-A1 lectin is extracted
from the seeds of Dolichos biflorus. This reagent will
agglutinate A1 cells, but not A2 cells
Myelodysplastic syndromes can Best be described as: -
ANSWER-A qualitative disorder of erythroid, myeloid and/
or megakaryoctic cell series
Thyroid Disorders: - ANSWER-
FAB M5: - ANSWER-Acute monoblastic leukemia
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FAB M1: - ANSWER-Acute myeloblastic leukemia without
maturaation
FAB M3: - ANSWER-Acute Promyelocytic leukemia
FAB M4: - ANSWER-Acute myelomonocytic leukemia
Criteria for blood donation (Age, hematocrit, blood
pressure, pulse and temperature): - ANSWER-17, 35%, no
greater than 180/100, 50-100 beats per minutes and not
greater than 99.5 degrees
Adiponectin: - ANSWER-Is aprotective cytokine. This
cytokine is anti-inflammatory and increases insulin
sensitivity. Adiponectin is usually decreased in obesity
Metabolic syndrome: - ANSWER-Includes high blood
pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the
waist and abnormal cholesterol levels
In patients with suspected primary hypothyroidism
associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, one would eexpect
the following laboratory test results: T4___? TSH___? and
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TRH stimulation______? - ANSWER-decreased,
increased, increased
In an adult where does hematopoiesis occurs? -
ANSWER-Vertebrae, skull, proximal ends of long bones,
ribs and pelvis in adults
Granulocyte concentrates MUST be administered within
_____ of collection: - ANSWER-24 hours
Patients at risk for developing TA-GVHD: - ANSWER-
Neonates less than 4 months old, fetuses, recipients with
a congenital of acquired immunodeficiency, such as bone
marrow or stem cell recipients and patients receiving
chemotherapy and recipients of donor units from a blood
relative
Iron deficiency anemia: - ANSWER-
Dubin-Johnson Syndrome: - ANSWER-An autosomal
recessive disorder that causes an increase of conjugated
bilirubin without elevation of liver enzymes (ALT, AST)
MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) ASCP Exam||
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||NEWEST EXAM!!!
The incidence fo hemolytic disease of the fetus and
newborn due to anti-D would be expected to be rarest in
which population? - ANSWER-Asians
What characteristics are often associated with alpha
thalassemia intermedia? - ANSWER-Anemia,
splenomagaly
Define Oliguria: - ANSWER-the production of abnormally
small amounts of urine
Correlated with acute glomerulonephritis
Le(a+b-)
Le(a-b+)
Le(a-b-) - ANSWER-Le sese
Le Se
lele sese or Se
B lymphocytes and T lymphocytes are derived from: -
ANSWER-Hematopoietic stem cells
,2|Page
Which of the following will give the best overall picture of a
patient's iron stores: - ANSWER-Ferritin (storage form of
iron)
If a bacteria produces the enzyme tryptophanase to break
down the amino acid tryptophan, which of the following
tests will be positive with Kovacs reagent? - ANSWER-
Indole test
The mediator cells that bind MOST to IgE antibodies are: -
ANSWER-Basophiles
Dolichos biflorus: - ANSWER-Anti-A1 lectin is extracted
from the seeds of Dolichos biflorus. This reagent will
agglutinate A1 cells, but not A2 cells
Myelodysplastic syndromes can Best be described as: -
ANSWER-A qualitative disorder of erythroid, myeloid and/
or megakaryoctic cell series
Thyroid Disorders: - ANSWER-
FAB M5: - ANSWER-Acute monoblastic leukemia
,3|Page
FAB M1: - ANSWER-Acute myeloblastic leukemia without
maturaation
FAB M3: - ANSWER-Acute Promyelocytic leukemia
FAB M4: - ANSWER-Acute myelomonocytic leukemia
Criteria for blood donation (Age, hematocrit, blood
pressure, pulse and temperature): - ANSWER-17, 35%, no
greater than 180/100, 50-100 beats per minutes and not
greater than 99.5 degrees
Adiponectin: - ANSWER-Is aprotective cytokine. This
cytokine is anti-inflammatory and increases insulin
sensitivity. Adiponectin is usually decreased in obesity
Metabolic syndrome: - ANSWER-Includes high blood
pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the
waist and abnormal cholesterol levels
In patients with suspected primary hypothyroidism
associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, one would eexpect
the following laboratory test results: T4___? TSH___? and
, 4|Page
TRH stimulation______? - ANSWER-decreased,
increased, increased
In an adult where does hematopoiesis occurs? -
ANSWER-Vertebrae, skull, proximal ends of long bones,
ribs and pelvis in adults
Granulocyte concentrates MUST be administered within
_____ of collection: - ANSWER-24 hours
Patients at risk for developing TA-GVHD: - ANSWER-
Neonates less than 4 months old, fetuses, recipients with
a congenital of acquired immunodeficiency, such as bone
marrow or stem cell recipients and patients receiving
chemotherapy and recipients of donor units from a blood
relative
Iron deficiency anemia: - ANSWER-
Dubin-Johnson Syndrome: - ANSWER-An autosomal
recessive disorder that causes an increase of conjugated
bilirubin without elevation of liver enzymes (ALT, AST)
