Clinical Chemistry Lab 1: Introduction to Clinical Analysis
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What is the most effective method for treating lipemia in a blood sample?

  • Chemical extraction
  • Ultra-Centrifugation (correct)
  • Sample dilution
  • Heat treatment
  • What is the time frame for centrifuging a blood sample according to CLSI recommendations?

  • Within 1-2 hours at 1100-1300 RCF (correct)
  • Within 3-4 hours at 1100-1300 RCF
  • Within 4-5 hours at 1300-1500 RCF
  • Within 2-3 hours at 1500-1800 RCF
  • What is the primary cause of spectral interference in the range of 420-590nm?

  • Icterus
  • Hemolysis (correct)
  • Lipemia
  • Bilirubin
  • What is the purpose of hemoglobind in a clinical chemistry setting?

    <p>To reduce interference caused by hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of spectral interference caused by bilirubin?

    <p>400-540nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of clinical biochemistry?

    <p>The study of chemicals and biochemical mechanisms of the body in relation to a certain disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial factor to consider when choosing a method for clinical analysis?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tubes should not be used for metals and metalloenzymes analyses?

    <p>Oxalate, citrate, and EDTA tubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common source of error in phlebotomy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of collecting samples with vacuum tubes compared to manual aspiration?

    <p>Increased free hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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