Exam 47: Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Blood type O is considered the "universal donor," because no anti-A or anti-B antibodies are found in the plasma.

___________ is nitrogenous waste material from protein metabolism that collects in the bloodstream if the kidneys are not functioning properly.

Which of the following are the most numerous type of T cell?

A high level of _________ is indicative of an increased risk of heart disease.

A test that determines long-range blood glucose control is the ______________________ test.

Fibrin creates a network of threadlike structures called __________ that begin clot formation.

B cells produce specific antibodies against a particular antigen.

Lavender-topped tubes are used for routine CBC counts.

Which of the following is a normal H&H for a female?

AST and ALT testing is done to monitor potential liver damage in patients receiving statin drugs.

A(n) ________________ is performed by the immunohematology department to determine blood compatibility before a transfusion.

The life span of an erythrocyte is approximately 120 days.

Mrs. Grace Hernandez is suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis. Explain the ESR procedure to Mrs. Hernandez.

In emergencies, if there is no time for the laboratory to perform a type and cross-match, which type of blood is administered?

If the shape of RBCs shows significant variation from normal, the alteration in shape is called thrombocytopenia.

A(n) ____________ is used to separate blood parts from plasma.

Which of the following makes up approximately 55% of blood by volume?

The WBC count is lowest in newborns and highest in adults.

After centrifugation on a microhematocrit test, which of the following will be found in the center of the tube?

Hemoglobin A₁c is measured to monitor