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Intracellular and Extracellular Body Fluids Quiz

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What is the purpose of diluting visibly cloudy or blood samples?

To enhance the visualization of nucleated cells (correct)

To destroy the cells for easier counting

To reduce the volume of the sample

To remove any contaminants from the sample

What is the function of the cytospin centrifuge?

To measure the volume of a specimen

To concentrate cells onto a slide (correct)

To stain cells with Wright stain

To separate red blood cells from white blood cells

How is the cellular portion of a specimen separated during centrifugation in a cytospin centrifuge?

It is dissolved in a diluent solution

It is stained with Wright stain

It is absorbed into filter paper

It is concentrated in a circle on the slide known as the cell button (correct)

How is the cell count determined to prepare a cytospin slide?

By performing a manual count Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating a monolayer of cells on a cytospin slide?

For better visualization and counting of cells Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

How is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collected for analysis?

Through a lumbar puncture by a physician Signup and view all the answers

Which body fluid type should be tested within 4 hours of collection to maintain sample integrity?

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of analyzing body fluid samples in microbiology before other departments?

To avoid contamination of the sample from other departments Signup and view all the answers

Why is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) never rejected for analysis?

Due to its sterile nature and irretrievability Signup and view all the answers