Calculating Specificity in Diagnostic Testing

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Which blood constituents are mentioned to show diurnal variation in the passage?

  • Prolactin and TSH
  • Vitamin D and ACTH
  • Fe and GH (correct)
  • Protein-bound constituents

Which factor can affect the level of serum triacylglycerols according to the passage?

  • Posture
  • Diet composition (correct)
  • Diurnal rhythm
  • Seasonal fluctuation

What is one impact of posture on blood samples according to the passage?

  • Decrease in alkaline phosphatase levels
  • Increase in vitamin D concentration
  • Significant differences in protein concentration (correct)
  • No effect on protein-bound constituents

Which physiological state is specifically mentioned regarding natural fluctuations in pituitary and ovarian hormones in the passage?

<p>Menstrual cycle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which situation would variations in blood sample collection due to venostasis occur?

<p>When drawing blood from a patient in recumbent position (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of point of care testing (POCT)?

<p>To perform tests in remote locations like intensive care units (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the laboratory testing cycle, what does the preanalytical phase involve?

<p>Specimen collection and transportation to the laboratory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of factors negatively affect the quality and accuracy of laboratory results according to the text?

<p>45-60% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of point of care testing (POCT) compared to traditional testing methods?

<p>Eliminates the need for sample transportation to the laboratory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the laboratory testing cycle begins when a healthcare professional decides to order a lab test?

<p>Preanalytical phase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the preanalytical phase of the laboratory testing cycle NOT include?

<p>Final test result interpretation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of anemia is caused by folic acid deficiency?

<p>Macrocytic anemia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which test is used to diagnose vitamin B12 deficiency?

<p>Schilling test (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of anemia results from iron deficiency?

<p>Microcytic anemia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the Complete Blood Count (CBC) is most useful in determining different types of anemia?

<p>MCV (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which physiological state is folic acid supplementation crucial to prevent a specific condition?

<p>Pregnancy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which test is used to diagnose iron deficiency?

<p>Serum iron levels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of immunity is mediated by T lymphocytes?

<p><strong>Cell-mediated immunity</strong> (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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