17 Questions
Which of the following is the MOST important consideration when handling tissue specimens?
Maintaining the integrity of the specimen to enable accurate testing
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
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?
Ensuring the sample is collected into a sterile, preservative-free container
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?
Fixing the specimen in a solution such as formalin
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?
Assessing the presence of specific tumor markers
Which procedure involves the collection of synovial fluid from a joint space?
Arthrocentesis
Which of the following tests is commonly performed on synovial fluid specimens?
Cell count and differential
Which specimen type is typically collected during a bone marrow aspiration procedure?
Bone marrow
Which of the following tests is commonly performed on tissue specimens?
Histological examination
Which statement is true regarding the labeling of non-blood specimens?
The label should include the type and/or source of the specimen.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the handling of non-blood specimens?
All body substances should be treated as potentially infectious.
Which of the following specimens is collected by a physician through lumbar puncture?
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
What is the recommended order of test tubes for collecting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) during a lumbar puncture?
Chemistry, Microbiology, Hematology
Which of the following tests is NOT commonly performed on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
Creatinine levels
How should nail clippings be collected for heavy metal testing?
Clippings from all 10 nails, submitted at room temperature
Which of the following specimens is collected for DNA analysis?
A lock of hair with the root
What is the recommended method for collecting a specimen for fungus culture of infected nails?
Scrape the infected nail onto a black paper
Learn about the collection and handling of tissue specimens for testing, including malignancies and infections. Understand the processes involved in histology and microbiology departments. Ensure proper handling to avoid errors in testing results.
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