MT Laboratory & Pathology Reports

Question 1

When transcribing a complete blood count (CBC) report, which value is reported in units of g/dL?

Accepted Answer

Hemoglobin

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White blood cell count

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Platelet count

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Hematocrit

Question 2

In a pathology report, the term 'gross description' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The physical examination of the specimen with the naked eye

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An inappropriate or offensive finding

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The microscopic findings under magnification

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The final diagnosis summary

Question 3

The abbreviation 'AFB' as transcribed in a laboratory sputum report stands for:

Accepted Answer

Acid-Fast Bacilli

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Arterial Fibrin Bodies

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Automated Full Blood

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Anterior Fibrous Bundle

Question 4

When transcribing laboratory reference ranges in a report, what is the standard numeric format?

Accepted Answer

Minimum–Maximum range (e.g., 4.5–11.0)

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Average ± standard deviation (e.g., 7.5 ± 1.5)

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Percentile notation (e.g., 5th–95th percentile)

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Mean value only (e.g., 7.5)

Question 5

In a urinalysis report, the term 'specific gravity' measures:

Accepted Answer

The concentration of solutes in urine relative to pure water

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The acidity or alkalinity of urine

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The presence of bacteria in urine

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The protein content of urine in mg/dL

Question 6

A cytology report categorized using the 'Bethesda System' is used for reporting results from which specimen type?

Accepted Answer

Cervical/vaginal Pap smears

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Cardiac catheterization samples

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Bone marrow biopsies

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Sputum cultures

Question 7

In surgical pathology reports, which section immediately follows the gross description and provides examination findings under a microscope?

Accepted Answer

Microscopic description

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Clinical history

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Addendum

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Final diagnosis