PD 498 and PD 1534 Comparison Quiz

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What is the advantage of microwave fixation over heat fixation?

It is more cost-effective

It is suitable for processing thick tissues

It can accelerate staining and decalcification (correct)

It can be used for all types of tissues

Which method is used for preserving neurochemical substances like acetylcholine in the brain?

Freeze Drying (correct)

Freeze Substitution

Immersion in fixing solutions

Heat fixation

What is the disadvantage of the freeze drying / freeze substitution method?

It cannot penetrate tissues thicker than 10-15mm

It cannot preserve neurochemical substances

It requires high temperatures

It is slow and time-consuming (correct)

Which fixing solution type forms networks to allow rapid penetration of tissues?

Coagulant Signup and view all the answers

When using freeze substitution, what is the substance tissues are immersed in for dehydration?

Kossman’s solution Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of physical fixation methods like freeze drying and microwave technique?

To preserve tissue structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred fixative for Bancroft gelatin impregnation?

10% formalin Signup and view all the answers

Which material is mainly used in double embedding due to insufficient support?

Agar Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using gelatin impregnation in tissue studies?

Provides support for fragile tissues Signup and view all the answers

Which material is stable in an electron beam and allows thin sections to be cut for ultrastructural studies?

Epoxy Signup and view all the answers

What is the slowest infiltrating material mentioned for electron microscopy?

Epoxy Signup and view all the answers

In which technique, whole organs can be impregnated using a modification of the Gough-Wentworth method?

Bancroft gelatin impregnation Signup and view all the answers

Which license should be secured from the DOH regulatory office?

DOH-LTO Signup and view all the answers

How often should CLs operated exclusively for research and teaching purposes register?

Every 3 years Signup and view all the answers

Which type of laboratory shall cover the DOH-designated NRL's license?

Clinical Laboratory of the hospital Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT allowed for a DOH-licensed CL to perform?

Primary services such as serum electrolytes Signup and view all the answers

Which specialized test is NOT classified under Anatomic or Molecular Pathology?

Coagulation (PT, APTT) Signup and view all the answers

Which service may a DOH-licensed CL be allowed to offer other than its minimum stipulated services?

*Kato-Katz test for schistosomiasis Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Chairman of PD 498?

Chairman of the Board of MT Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology as per PD 498?

Certify qualified students for internship Signup and view all the answers

According to PD 498, what qualifications must Examiners for Medical Technology possess?

Must be a qualified pathologist/RMT Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the requirements set forth by PD 498 for Medical Technology schools?

Require submission of annual reports Signup and view all the answers

Who serves as the Vice Chairman of PD 498?

PRC Commissioner Signup and view all the answers

What does PD 498 empower the Board of Examiners to do regarding schools?

Recommend the closure of underperforming schools Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of a medical technologist as per the provided text?

Treat information acquired about individuals as strictly confidential Signup and view all the answers

What should a medical technologist do when requested to review the work of other professionals?

Review the work fairly and in confidence Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the pledges a medical technologist makes regarding competition for professional employment or services?

Refrain from unfairly injuring the professional reputation of others Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario can a medical technologist accept employment from more than one employer?

When there is no conflict of interest Signup and view all the answers

What action should a medical technologist take if they encounter infractions of professional conduct principles?

Report them to responsible authorities or the Ethics Committee Signup and view all the answers

How should a medical technologist treat their knowledge and information?

Keep it strictly confidential unless necessary and authorized Signup and view all the answers