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Technician for Medical Laboratories Flashcards

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  1. Which laboratory department is responsible for performing complete blood counts (CBC)?

    Answer: Hematology

    The hematology department analyzes blood cell counts, differentials, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and blood cell morphology.

  2. What is the role of a medical laboratory technician (MLT) compared to a medical laboratory scientist (MLS)?

    Answer: MLTs perform routine testing under supervision while MLS performs complex testing and supervises

    MLTs (associate degree) perform routine testing under supervision, while MLS (bachelor's degree) perform complex testing and may supervise operations.

  3. Which ASCP certification exam covers all areas of the clinical laboratory at the technician level?

    Answer: MLT(ASCP)

    The MLT(ASCP) certification covers hematology, chemistry, microbiology, blood bank, urinalysis, and immunology at the associate-degree level.

  4. A laboratory technician receives a specimen without a patient label. What is the correct action?

    Answer: Reject the specimen and request a recollection

    An unlabeled specimen must be rejected because there is no way to confirm it belongs to the correct patient.

  5. What does CLIA '88 regulate in clinical laboratories?

    Answer: Quality standards for laboratory testing on human specimens

    CLIA '88 establishes quality standards for all clinical laboratory testing performed on human specimens.

  6. Which microscopic finding on a peripheral blood smear indicates iron deficiency anemia?

    Answer: Hypochromic, microcytic red blood cells

    Iron deficiency anemia shows hypochromic (pale) microcytic (small) red blood cells because insufficient iron leads to decreased hemoglobin synthesis.

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