Lab Technician Questions – Set 3
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Lab Technician Questions – Set 3 - sample questions with answers
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1. What is the process of blood cell formation called?
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Answer: Hemopoiesis
Hemopoiesis is the process of blood cell formation.
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2. What is the process of removing specific blood components from the circulation called?
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Answer: Apheresis
Apheresis is the removal of specific blood components from the circulation.
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3. What change in red cell count is observed in individuals with sickle cell anemia?
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Answer: Red cell count is reduced
The red cell count is reduced in individuals with sickle cell anemia.
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4. What is the average size of a human red blood cell?
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Answer: 7.2 μm
The average size of a red blood cell is 7.2 μm.
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5. What is the minimum required weight for a blood donor?
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Answer: 50 Kg
The minimum required weight for a blood donor is 50 Kg.
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6. Which of the following effects occurs in the health of a person who donates blood?
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Answer: It does not cause any disease
Donating blood does not cause disease.
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7. In which condition is the use of whole blood not contraindicated?
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Answer: Exchange Transfusion
Exchange transfusion is an exception where whole blood is not contraindicated.
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8. What is the initial stage of blood cell development during embryonic life called?
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Answer: Mesoblastic stage
The mesoblastic stage is the initial stage of blood cell development during embryonic life.
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9. Which of the following coagulation factors are unstable at low freezing points?
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Answer: Factor V and VIII
Coagulation factors V and VIII are unstable at low freezing points.
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10. What is the normal platelet count for an adult?
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Answer: 150,000 to 450,000/Cumm
The normal platelet count for an adult is 150,000 to 450,000/Cumm.
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11. Which type of anemia is caused by a lack of intrinsic factors in the blood?
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Answer: Pernicious anemia
Pernicious anemia is caused by a lack of intrinsic factors in the blood.
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12. On what basis are fungi commonly identified?
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Answer: Sporulation and the arrangement of spores on the hyphae
Fungi are commonly identified based on their sporulation and the arrangement of spores on the hyphae.
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13. What is the blood dilution ratio when using white blood cell pipets for performing a white cell count?
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Answer: 1:20
Blood is diluted 1:20 when using white blood cell pipets for performing a white cell count.
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14. Which test serves as a screening test for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
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Answer: RA latex test
The RA latex test serves as a screening test for Rheumatoid Arthritis.
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15. Which test is used to measure capillary fragility?
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Answer: Tourniquet test
The tourniquet test is used to measure capillary fragility.
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