10 Questions
What is the purpose of diluting visibly cloudy or blood samples?
To enhance the visualization of nucleated cells
What is the function of the cytospin centrifuge?
To concentrate cells onto a slide
How is the cellular portion of a specimen separated during centrifugation in a cytospin centrifuge?
It is concentrated in a circle on the slide known as the cell button
How is the cell count determined to prepare a cytospin slide?
By performing a manual count
What is the purpose of creating a monolayer of cells on a cytospin slide?
For better visualization and counting of cells
What is the function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the central nervous system (CNS)?
Acts as a shock absorber for the brain and spinal cord
How is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collected for analysis?
Through a lumbar puncture by a physician
Which body fluid type should be tested within 4 hours of collection to maintain sample integrity?
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
What is the main purpose of analyzing body fluid samples in microbiology before other departments?
To avoid contamination of the sample from other departments
Why is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) never rejected for analysis?
Due to its sterile nature and irretrievability
Test your knowledge about the differences between intracellular and extracellular body fluids. Learn about the characteristics and locations of these two types of body fluids.
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