Question 1

The TANGO,PROVUE,and NEO all use which of the following reagents or components used 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 B

Question 2

Before implementing new automation technology into the transfusion service setting,which of the following is required?

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 D

Question 3

True or False: The determination of the ABO and D type by the NEO and TANGO uses the same solid phase red cell adherence technique that is used for the antibody screen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
B) False 
A) True 
B) False B

Question 4

LIS interfaces is 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.

Question 5

A smooth layer of cells in the bottom of the well is interpreted as a/an _____ reaction when the solid phase testing 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 6

A negative reaction in the MTS Gel test would appear as a:

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 7

Assays using Gel technology are performed with which of the following instruments:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

An advantage of the MTS Gel technology over test tubes when performing panels is:

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.

Question 9

Random access is an important feature in selecting an automated instrument for testing in the transfusion service.Random access refers to:

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 10

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) None of the above are correct. 
A) ABO/D typing. 
B) antibody ID panels. 
C) direct antiglobulin test. 
D) None of the above are correct.

The TANGO,PROVUE,and NEO all use which of the following reagents or components used in the indirect antiglobulin test?

Before implementing new automation technology into the transfusion service setting,which of the following is required?

True or False: The determination of the ABO and D type by the NEO and TANGO uses the same solid phase red cell adherence technique that is used for the antibody screen.

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

A smooth layer of cells in the bottom of the well is interpreted as a/an _____ reaction when the solid phase testing is completed for the antiglobulin test:

A negative reaction in the MTS Gel test would appear as a:

Assays using Gel technology are performed with which of the following instruments:

An advantage of the MTS Gel technology over test tubes when performing panels is:

Random access is an important feature in selecting an automated instrument for testing in the transfusion service.Random access refers to:

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

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 Blood Group Systems

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

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

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Exam 9: Blood Bank Automation for Transfusion Services

The TANGO,PROVUE,and NEO all use which of the following reagents or components used in the indirect antiglobulin test?

Before implementing new automation technology into the transfusion service setting,which of the following is required?

True or False: The determination of the ABO and D type by the NEO and TANGO uses the same solid phase red cell adherence technique that is used for the antibody screen.

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

A smooth layer of cells in the bottom of the well is interpreted as a/an _____ reaction when the solid phase testing is completed for the antiglobulin test:

A negative reaction in the MTS Gel test would appear as a:

Assays using Gel technology are performed with which of the following instruments:

An advantage of the MTS Gel technology over test tubes when performing panels is:

Random access is an important feature in selecting an automated instrument for testing in the transfusion service.Random access refers to:

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

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 Blood Group Systems

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

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

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