Question 1

The PROVUE,TANGO,and NEO have the ability to perform all of the following tests except:

Accepted Answer

A)  ABO/D typing. 
B)  antibody ID panels. 
C)  direct antiglobulin test. 
D)  acid elution. 
A)  ABO/D typing. 
B)  antibody ID panels. 
C)  direct antiglobulin test. 
D)  acid elution. D

Question 2

What is an advantage of the MTS gel technology over test tubes when performing panels?

Accepted Answer

A)  shorter centrifugation time. 
B)  decreased reagent cost. 
C)  reduced patient sample requirements. 
D)  the incubation step is optional. 
A)  shorter centrifugation time. 
B)  decreased reagent cost. 
C)  reduced patient sample requirements. 
D)  the incubation step is optional. C

Question 3

LIS interfaces are an important component in automation because of its potential in:

Accepted Answer

A)  recognizing errors in sample ID. 
B)  flagging discrepancies with previous test results. 
C)  providing a mechanism for the electronic crossmatch. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  recognizing errors in sample ID. 
B)  flagging discrepancies with previous test results. 
C)  providing a mechanism for the electronic crossmatch. 
D)  All of the above D

Question 4

What does a negative reaction in the MTS Gel Test look like in the gel card?

Accepted Answer

A)  pellet of cells at the bottom of the column. 
B)  layer of cells at the top of the column. 
C)  cells evenly distributed throughout the column. 
D)  cells distributed only in the bottom half of the column. 
A)  pellet of cells at the bottom of the column. 
B)  layer of cells at the top of the column. 
C)  cells evenly distributed throughout the column. 
D)  cells distributed only in the bottom half of the column.

Question 5

The TANGO,PROVUE,and NEO all use one of the following reagents or components in the indirect antiglobulin test.

Accepted Answer

A)  Washing mechanism 
B)  Centrifuge 
C)  Indicator cells 
D)  Antihuman globulin 
A)  Washing mechanism 
B)  Centrifuge 
C)  Indicator cells 
D)  Antihuman globulin

Question 6

Random access is an important feature in selecting an automated instrument for testing in the transfusion service.What is random access?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ability of multiple users to sign into the system 
B)  The recognition of various types of barcodes 
C)  The need for minimal maintenance procedures 
D)  The ability to accommodate STAT testing 
A)  Ability of multiple users to sign into the system 
B)  The recognition of various types of barcodes 
C)  The need for minimal maintenance procedures 
D)  The ability to accommodate STAT testing

Question 7

Which of the following instruments performs assays using gel technology?

Accepted Answer

A)  ECHO 
B)  PROVUE 
C)  NEO 
D)  TANGO 
A)  ECHO 
B)  PROVUE 
C)  NEO 
D)  TANGO

Question 8

A smooth layer of cells in the bottom of the well is interpreted as a/an ____________ reaction when the solid-phase red cell adherence method is completed for the antiglobulin test:

Accepted Answer

A)  positive 
B)  negative 
C)  indeterminate 
D)  mixed field 
A)  positive 
B)  negative 
C)  indeterminate 
D)  mixed field

Question 9

Which of the following items is required before implementing new automation technology into the transfusion service setting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Validation 
B)  Training 
C)  Written procedures 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Validation 
B)  Training 
C)  Written procedures 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

The determination of the ABO and D type by the NEO and ECHO uses the same solid-phase red cell adherence technique that is used for the antibody screen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The PROVUE,TANGO,and NEO have the ability to perform all of the following tests except:

What is an advantage of the MTS gel technology over test tubes when performing panels?

LIS interfaces are an important component in automation because of its potential in:

What does a negative reaction in the MTS Gel Test look like in the gel card?

The TANGO,PROVUE,and NEO all use one of the following reagents or components in the indirect antiglobulin test.

Random access is an important feature in selecting an automated instrument for testing in the transfusion service.What is random access?

Which of the following instruments performs assays using gel technology?

A smooth layer of cells in the bottom of the well is interpreted as a/an ____________ reaction when the solid-phase red cell adherence method is completed for the antiglobulin test:

Which of the following items is required before implementing new automation technology into the transfusion service setting?

The determination of the ABO and D type by the NEO and ECHO uses the same solid-phase red cell adherence technique that is used for the antibody screen.

Quality Assurance and Regulation of the Blood Industry and Safety Issues in the Blood Bank

Immunology: Basic Principles and Applications in the Blood Bank

Blood Banking Reagents: Overview and Applications

Genetic Principles in Blood Banking

ABO and H Blood Group Systems and Secretor Status

Rh Blood Group System

Other Red Cell Blood Group Systems, Human Leukocyte Antigens, and Platelet Antigens

Antibody Detection and Identification

Compatibility Testing

Adverse Complications of Transfusions

Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn

Donor Selection and Phlebotomy

Testing of Donor Blood

Blood Component Preparation and Therapy

Transfusion Therapy in Selected Patients

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Exam 10: Blood Bank Automation for Transfusion Services

The PROVUE,TANGO,and NEO have the ability to perform all of the following tests except:

What is an advantage of the MTS gel technology over test tubes when performing panels?

LIS interfaces are an important component in automation because of its potential in:

What does a negative reaction in the MTS Gel Test look like in the gel card?

The TANGO,PROVUE,and NEO all use one of the following reagents or components in the indirect antiglobulin test.

Random access is an important feature in selecting an automated instrument for testing in the transfusion service.What is random access?

Which of the following instruments performs assays using gel technology?

A smooth layer of cells in the bottom of the well is interpreted as a/an ____________ reaction when the solid-phase red cell adherence method is completed for the antiglobulin test:

Which of the following items is required before implementing new automation technology into the transfusion service setting?

The determination of the ABO and D type by the NEO and ECHO uses the same solid-phase red cell adherence technique that is used for the antibody screen.

Quality Assurance and Regulation of the Blood Industry and Safety Issues in the Blood Bank

Immunology: Basic Principles and Applications in the Blood Bank

Blood Banking Reagents: Overview and Applications

Genetic Principles in Blood Banking

ABO and H Blood Group Systems and Secretor Status

Rh Blood Group System

Other Red Cell Blood Group Systems, Human Leukocyte Antigens, and Platelet Antigens

Antibody Detection and Identification

Compatibility Testing

Adverse Complications of Transfusions

Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn

Donor Selection and Phlebotomy

Testing of Donor Blood

Blood Component Preparation and Therapy

Transfusion Therapy in Selected Patients

Filters