16 Questions
What is the main purpose of a White Blood Cell (WBC) count in a CBC test?
To detect hidden infections in the body
Why is a Reticulocyte count performed in hematological examinations?
To evaluate the erythropoietic activity of the bone marrow
Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen to body tissues?
Hemoglobin (Hgb)
In what condition would a person most likely have an increased Red Blood Cell (RBC) count?
Polycythemia Vera
What is the primary purpose of a Quality Assurance (QA) program in a laboratory?
To ensure all laboratory information generated is correct
What is the main difference between accuracy and precision in laboratory testing?
Accuracy refers to closeness to the estimated value, while precision refers to reproducibility
What are the three major activities involved in Quality Assurance (QA) in a laboratory according to the text?
Preventive, Assessment, Corrective
What type of blood sample is collected during a skin puncture according to the text?
Peripheral blood
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) measures the rate at which red blood cells sediment in a period of one ______
hour
Quality Assurance (QA) in a laboratory includes all aspects of laboratory activities that affect the results produced from the choice of method, to the handling of specimen and reporting ______
results
QA in a Hematology Laboratory is intended to ensure the reliability of the laboratory ______
test
Blood sample collected through skin puncture is called peripheral blood instead of capillary blood and is a mixture of capillary, venous, and arterial blood with interstitial (tissue) fluid and intracellular ______
fluid
A CBC is a basic screening test and one of the most frequently ordered laboratory procedure. It includes Hgb, Hct, RBC, and ______ count.
WBC
A White Blood Cell (______) count is a test that measures the number of ______ in your body and is often included in a CBC. It helps detect hidden infections and monitor the effectiveness of chemotherapy or radiation treatment in cancer patients.
WBC
RBC count is a blood test used to find out how many RBCs you have, also known as Erythrocyte count. RBCs contain Hgb which carries oxygen to your body tissues. An increase in RBC count is known as Polycythemia Vera and a decrease is known as ______.
Anemia
Hgb determination is the measurement of the concentration of Hgb in the blood. Hgb is a protein in RBC that carries oxygen to your body. It is also used to rule out ______.
Anemia
Test your knowledge on basic hematological methods of examination including CBC, white blood cell count, and collection of blood specimen. Explore topics such as Hgb, Hct, RBC, WBC count, and differential count.
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