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In a stained blood smear, which cell type is generally easier to identify compared to white blood cells?
In a stained blood smear, which cell type is generally easier to identify compared to white blood cells?
- Basophils
- Neutrophils
- Platelets (PLTs)
- Red Blood Cells (RBCs) (correct)
What is the most common stain used for staining blood smears?
What is the most common stain used for staining blood smears?
- Hematoxylin stain
- Masson's trichrome stain
- Crystal violet stain
- Giemsa stain (correct)
What parameter does the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) test measure?
What parameter does the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) test measure?
- Hemoglobin concentration
- Rate at which red blood cells settle in a blood sample (correct)
- White blood cell count
- Red blood cell morphology
Which of the following is NOT a specimen commonly analyzed in a Clinical Chemistry Laboratory?
Which of the following is NOT a specimen commonly analyzed in a Clinical Chemistry Laboratory?
What is the main purpose of categorizing different types of White Blood Cells (WBCs) in a stained blood smear?
What is the main purpose of categorizing different types of White Blood Cells (WBCs) in a stained blood smear?
What happens when there is hemolysis in a blood sample collected for analysis?
What happens when there is hemolysis in a blood sample collected for analysis?
What is the main function of hematocrit in a blood test?
What is the main function of hematocrit in a blood test?
In a complete blood count (CBC), which component is NOT typically measured?
In a complete blood count (CBC), which component is NOT typically measured?
What does a higher than normal WBC count usually indicate?
What does a higher than normal WBC count usually indicate?
What is the average hematocrit level for females?
What is the average hematocrit level for females?
Which protein is NOT found in plasma according to the text?
Which protein is NOT found in plasma according to the text?
What is the function of platelets in the blood?
What is the function of platelets in the blood?
Which type of white blood cell is the rarest?
Which type of white blood cell is the rarest?
What is the main function of Reticulocytes in the blood?
What is the main function of Reticulocytes in the blood?
In a Complete Blood Count (CBC), which component is NOT typically measured?
In a Complete Blood Count (CBC), which component is NOT typically measured?
What is the function of Monocytes in the blood?
What is the function of Monocytes in the blood?
Which of the following is a factor that affects the quality of a blood smear?
Which of the following is a factor that affects the quality of a blood smear?
What does a high WBC count indicate?
What does a high WBC count indicate?
What does MCV measure in a Complete Blood Count (CBC)?
What does MCV measure in a Complete Blood Count (CBC)?
Which component of a CBC indicates the percentage of red blood cells in blood volume?
Which component of a CBC indicates the percentage of red blood cells in blood volume?
What does morphology refer to in the context of a blood smear examination?
What does morphology refer to in the context of a blood smear examination?
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