Tissue Specimens Testing Procedures

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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?

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?

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?

Fixing the specimen in a solution such as formalin Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which procedure involves the collection of synovial fluid from a joint space?

Arthrocentesis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tests is commonly performed on synovial fluid specimens?

Cell count and differential Signup and view all the answers

Which specimen type is typically collected during a bone marrow aspiration procedure?

Bone marrow Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tests is commonly performed on tissue specimens?

Histological examination Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the labeling of non-blood specimens?

The label should include the type and/or source of the specimen. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the handling of non-blood specimens?

All body substances should be treated as potentially infectious. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following specimens is collected by a physician through lumbar puncture?

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended order of test tubes for collecting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) during a lumbar puncture?

Chemistry, Microbiology, Hematology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tests is NOT commonly performed on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

Creatinine levels Signup and view all the answers

How should nail clippings be collected for heavy metal testing?

Clippings from all 10 nails, submitted at room temperature Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following specimens is collected for DNA analysis?

A lock of hair with the root Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for collecting a specimen for fungus culture of infected nails?

Scrape the infected nail onto a black paper Signup and view all the answers

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