Biology Sample Quiz

Plasma is the liquid portion of the blood that remains when clotting is prevented with the addition of an anticoagulant, while serum is the liquid that remains after the blood has clotted.

The types of biological samples mentioned in the text are blood, urine, stool, sputum, broncho-alveolar lavage, exhaled air, tissues, hair, nail clipping, and others.

Sample collection, labeling, processing, storage, and transportation can affect the results of laboratory tests.

<p>The text does not explicitly mention the specific objectives of the laboratory tests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text does not explicitly mention the method used for the preparation of biological samples.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Serum is the liquid that remains after the blood has clotted, while plasma is the liquid that remains when clotting is prevented with the addition of an anticoagulant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sputum, Broncho-alveolar lavage, Exhaled air</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Serum is obtained after allowing the blood to clot and then removing the clot, while plasma is obtained by preventing clotting with the addition of an anticoagulant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>These factors may affect the integrity and quality of the biological samples, leading to inaccurate test results.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Types of tubes: EDTA tubes (for whole blood testing), Serum separator tubes (for serum testing)</p> Signup and view all the answers