ASCP MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - MLT(ASCP) (ASCP-MLT) Free Practice Test
Question 1
Two CSF specimens were sent to the Lab with the following results:
Tube #1 = 11,200 rbc/µL
Tube #2 = 300 rbc/µL
The results on these CSF specimens are indicative of:
Tube #1 = 11,200 rbc/µL
Tube #2 = 300 rbc/µL
The results on these CSF specimens are indicative of:
Correct Answer: B
Question 2
During primary hypothyroidism, where a defect in the thryoid gland is producing low levels of T3 and T4, the TSH level is increased. TSH is released in elevated quantities in an attempt to stimulate the thryoid to produce more T3 and T4 as part of a feedback mechanism.
Serum TSH levels five-times the upper limit of normal in the presence of a low T4 and low T3 uptake could mean which of the following:
Serum TSH levels five-times the upper limit of normal in the presence of a low T4 and low T3 uptake could mean which of the following:
Correct Answer: D
Question 3
The tube of choice for trace metal analysis is:
Correct Answer: A
Question 4
An international, nonprofit organization that establishes standards of best current practice for clinical laboratories is
Correct Answer: D
Question 5
The dematiaceous molds can be broadly separated into two major groups: the agents of chromomycosis that grow more slowly, maturing only after 7 days or more of incubation, and the more rapidly growing species that most commonly are clinically insignificant commensals or contaminants when recovered from clinical specimens, but in rare situations may cause opportunistic infections called phaeohyphomycosis.
Dematiaceous molds can be broadly separated into two major groups; the agents of chromomycosis and clinically insignificant commensals or contaminants. The agents of chromomycosis grow: more slowly than; more rapidly than; or generally at the same rate as the clinically insignificant commensals or contaminants?
Dematiaceous molds can be broadly separated into two major groups; the agents of chromomycosis and clinically insignificant commensals or contaminants. The agents of chromomycosis grow: more slowly than; more rapidly than; or generally at the same rate as the clinically insignificant commensals or contaminants?
Correct Answer: C
Question 6
The combination of complement C4, C2 and C3 that binds to the antigen-antibody complex in the initial reaction step in the classical pathway of complement activation is called the activation unit.
Which of the following is the "activation unit" in the classical complement pathway?
Which of the following is the "activation unit" in the classical complement pathway?
Correct Answer: A
Question 7
To prevent blood from clotting the specimen must be:
Correct Answer: C
Question 8
The antiglobulin test may be omitted from the serological crossmatch if the patient's antibody screen is negative and there is no history of detection of unexpected antibodies.
Blood Bank
What must be true for the antiglobulin phase of the serologic crossmatch to be omitted (i.e., immediate spin crossmatch is done)? Please select all correct answers
Blood Bank
What must be true for the antiglobulin phase of the serologic crossmatch to be omitted (i.e., immediate spin crossmatch is done)? Please select all correct answers
Correct Answer: A,C
Question 9
A patient with influenza would be placed in:
Correct Answer: D
Question 10
HCG levels rise rapidly during the first trimester, then the levels start to decline around week 16. The hCG levels slowly decrease and can level off during the remainder of the pregnancy.
The following BEST describes serum hCG levels during pregnancy:
The following BEST describes serum hCG levels during pregnancy:
Correct Answer: D
Question 11
Which of the following testing options would be classified as waived testing by CLIA standards?
Correct Answer: B
Question 12
The lactophenol blue mount reveals tiny, ovoid microconidia, arranged in a daisy-head pattern at the tip of a straight conidiophore. This appearance is characteristic of the mold form of Sporothrix schenckii. By moving the focus up and down in a microscopic preparation, delicate hair-like attachments may be observed for each conidium.
The mold form of Coccidioides immitis produces delicate hyphae that break up into arthroconidia separated by empty cells, giving an alternatively staining appearance.
The mold form of Blastomyces dermatitidis is characterized by the production of single, smooth microconidia, each borne on a single, thin conidiophore ("lollipops").
The mold form of Histoplasma capsulatum is recognized by the production of large, echinulate macroconidia, appearing as a prickly surface.
The ovoid microconidia arranged in a daisy-head pattern at the tip of a a straight conidiophore, observed in the photomicrograph on the right, is characteristic of which of the following dimorphic molds?
The mold form of Coccidioides immitis produces delicate hyphae that break up into arthroconidia separated by empty cells, giving an alternatively staining appearance.
The mold form of Blastomyces dermatitidis is characterized by the production of single, smooth microconidia, each borne on a single, thin conidiophore ("lollipops").
The mold form of Histoplasma capsulatum is recognized by the production of large, echinulate macroconidia, appearing as a prickly surface.
The ovoid microconidia arranged in a daisy-head pattern at the tip of a a straight conidiophore, observed in the photomicrograph on the right, is characteristic of which of the following dimorphic molds?
Correct Answer: D
Question 13
Which of the following organizations has developed standards to maintain the performance of the clinical laboratory at the highest standards for quality care?
Correct Answer: A