MLPAO Test Prep exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

What does CBC stand for? - correct answer -Complete Blood Count What are the formed elements of blood? - correct answer -WBC, RBC, and Platelets EDTA Anticoagulant - correct answer -Maintains cell shape and size and prevents blood from clotting by binding to calcium Heparin Anticoagulant - correct answer -Initiates cell clumping and provides blue background staining Citrate Anticoagulant - correct answer -Dilutes the blood due to the volume of the liquid and is used for platelet count only CBC handling and storage: Refrigerate at __ᵒC until testing - correct answer -4 CBC handling and storage: When transporting to other labs/hospitals - correct answer -surround with ice packs CBC handling and storage: Samples are _____ before testing - correct answer -mixed well by inversion CBC handling and storage: Samples must be tested within __ - correct answer -24h CBC handling and storage: Peripheral blood smears must be made within - correct answer -24h CBC handling and storage: Samples kept for longer than ___ = CANNOT BE USED FOR TESTING - correct answer -24h What ha