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Which of the following is the MOST important consideration when handling tissue specimens?
Which of the following is the MOST important consideration when handling tissue specimens?
- Ensuring the specimen is transported in a sterile container
- Adhering to the specific processing requirements for the type of test ordered
- Verifying the patient's identity and consent for the procedure
- Maintaining the integrity of the specimen to enable accurate testing (correct)
A patient undergoes a bone marrow aspiration procedure. Which of the following is the MOST important step in the specimen collection process?
A patient undergoes a bone marrow aspiration procedure. Which of the following is the MOST important step in the specimen collection process?
- Verifying the patient's identity and obtaining informed consent (correct)
- Applying a sterile dressing to the aspiration site after the procedure
- Immediately placing the sample on ice to maintain the specimen's viability
- Ensuring the sample is collected into an EDTA-containing tube
A patient undergoes an arthrocentesis procedure to collect a synovial fluid specimen. Which of the following is the MOST important consideration when handling this type of specimen?
A patient undergoes an arthrocentesis procedure to collect a synovial fluid specimen. Which of the following is the MOST important consideration when handling this type of specimen?
- Maintaining the sample at room temperature to prevent crystals from forming
- Performing a cell count and differential analysis on the specimen as soon as possible
- Ensuring the sample is collected into a sterile, preservative-free container (correct)
- Immediately centrifuging the sample to separate the cellular components
A patient's tissue specimen is sent to the laboratory for histological analysis. Which of the following is the MOST common pre-analytical step performed on the sample?
A patient's tissue specimen is sent to the laboratory for histological analysis. Which of the following is the MOST common pre-analytical step performed on the sample?
A patient undergoes a surgical procedure, and the tissue specimen is sent to the laboratory for analysis. Which of the following is the MOST important chemistry test that may be performed on this type of sample?
A patient undergoes a surgical procedure, and the tissue specimen is sent to the laboratory for analysis. Which of the following is the MOST important chemistry test that may be performed on this type of sample?
Which procedure involves the collection of synovial fluid from a joint space?
Which procedure involves the collection of synovial fluid from a joint space?
Which of the following tests is commonly performed on synovial fluid specimens?
Which of the following tests is commonly performed on synovial fluid specimens?
Which specimen type is typically collected during a bone marrow aspiration procedure?
Which specimen type is typically collected during a bone marrow aspiration procedure?
Which of the following tests is commonly performed on tissue specimens?
Which of the following tests is commonly performed on tissue specimens?
Which statement is true regarding the labeling of non-blood specimens?
Which statement is true regarding the labeling of non-blood specimens?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the handling of non-blood specimens?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the handling of non-blood specimens?
Which of the following specimens is collected by a physician through lumbar puncture?
Which of the following specimens is collected by a physician through lumbar puncture?
What is the recommended order of test tubes for collecting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) during a lumbar puncture?
What is the recommended order of test tubes for collecting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) during a lumbar puncture?
Which of the following tests is NOT commonly performed on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
Which of the following tests is NOT commonly performed on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
How should nail clippings be collected for heavy metal testing?
How should nail clippings be collected for heavy metal testing?
Which of the following specimens is collected for DNA analysis?
Which of the following specimens is collected for DNA analysis?
What is the recommended method for collecting a specimen for fungus culture of infected nails?
What is the recommended method for collecting a specimen for fungus culture of infected nails?
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