ASCP Technician for Medical Laboratories 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Hematology

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

MLT(ASCP)

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Reject the specimen and request a recollection

Answer

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

Question 5

What does CLIA '88 regulate in clinical laboratories?

Accepted Answer

Quality standards for laboratory testing on human specimens

Answer

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

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ASCP Technician for Medical Laboratories 2