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What is the nature of many tests in clinical biochemistry?
What is the nature of many tests in clinical biochemistry?
- They involve analysis of hair samples and skin swabs
- They are limited to venous blood and capillary blood
- They include whole blood, serum, plasma, urine, feces, sweat, saliva, and body fluids (correct)
- They focus solely on blood and urine specimens
What is the importance of the process of sample collection?
What is the importance of the process of sample collection?
- Use of advanced technology, quick processing time, and low cost
- Multiple layers of sample collection, extensive documentation, and delayed delivery to the laboratory
- Accurate request form, correct sample collection technique, correctly labeled specimens, and speedy delivery to the laboratory (correct)
- Random selection of samples, no labeling required, and minimal documentation
Which specimen is usually the specimen of choice for blood analysis?
Which specimen is usually the specimen of choice for blood analysis?
- Arterial blood
- Venous blood (correct)
- Capillary blood
- Sweat
How is plasma obtained?
How is plasma obtained?
What is the method for obtaining venous blood specimen for analysis?
What is the method for obtaining venous blood specimen for analysis?
What represents the liquid part of the blood?
What represents the liquid part of the blood?
What is the clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood?
What is the clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood?
Which factor can affect the concentration of plasma protein and the substances bound to them?
Which factor can affect the concentration of plasma protein and the substances bound to them?
What effect does maintaining occlusion with a tourniquet have during venipuncture?
What effect does maintaining occlusion with a tourniquet have during venipuncture?
Why should blood be taken from the opposite arm if the patient is receiving an intravenous infusion fluid?
Why should blood be taken from the opposite arm if the patient is receiving an intravenous infusion fluid?
Which type of anticoagulant should not be used for calcium estimation?
Which type of anticoagulant should not be used for calcium estimation?
What is defined as the disruption of the RBCs membrane and results in the release of hemoglobin?
What is defined as the disruption of the RBCs membrane and results in the release of hemoglobin?
What may interfere with chemical reactions used in creatinine assays?
What may interfere with chemical reactions used in creatinine assays?
What is usual to make it easier to enter the vein with the needle during venipuncture?
What is usual to make it easier to enter the vein with the needle during venipuncture?
Where should laboratories accept blood for accurate testing?
Where should laboratories accept blood for accurate testing?
What does hemolysis result in?
What does hemolysis result in?
