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

Answer

Hemoglobin concentration is measured and reported in grams per deciliter (g/dL), while WBC and platelets use cells/μL and hematocrit is expressed as a percentage.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The physical examination of the specimen with the naked eye

Answer

Gross description documents the macroscopic (unaided eye) characteristics of the specimen, including size, color, texture, and visible abnormalities before any microscopic processing.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Acid-Fast Bacilli

Answer

AFB stands for Acid-Fast Bacilli, a category of bacteria (including Mycobacterium tuberculosis) identified by their resistance to decolorization with acid in the Ziehl-Neelsen stain.

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)

Answer

Laboratory reference ranges are standardly expressed as a minimum–maximum span (e.g., 4.5–11.0 × 10³/μL for WBC) to define the normal interval for interpretation.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The concentration of solutes in urine relative to pure water

Answer

Specific gravity reflects urine concentration by comparing its density to that of pure water (1.000), with normal values ranging from approximately 1.003 to 1.030.

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