A foreign object that is visible through a microscope, but is unrelated to the specimen and may be misinterpreted when the specimen is examined, is a(n) ____
artifact
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The abbreviation for milligram is ____.
mg
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Workforce drug testing is a type of ______ test
toxicology
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The chemically coated strip used in blood glucose monitoring is an example of a(n) ____.
reagent
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A slide calibrated to the exact measurements needed to count blood cells or sperm under a microscope is a ____.
hemocytometer
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Which of the following support and position the specimen and prevent contamination of the microscope by the specimen?
Coverslip and slide
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Which characteristic of control samples is different than that of a standard?
Controls are used before each patient sample is processed.
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Sterilization, or eradication of all organisms on the surface of instruments and equipment before they can be used on patients or in a procedure, is performed by a(n) ____.
autoclave
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When testing specimens that may be contaminated with blood-borne or other pathogens, which of the following would apply?
Avoid working when you have cuts, lesions, or sores on your hands
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Number 1 on the figure of the microscope is the ________, which attaches the body tube to the base.
arm
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Number 2 on the figure of the microscope is the ________ adjustment control.
fine
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Number 3 on the figure of the microscope is the _______ adjustment control.
coarse
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Number 4 on the figure of the microscope is the ________.
base
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A pap smear used to detect cervical cancer is sent to which department of a reference laboratory?
Cytology
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Which of the following is an appropriate solution for cleaning a surface contaminated with blood, blood products, or body fluids?
10% bleach
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What does QNS on a lab report mean?
The specimen that was sent to perform the test was not large enough.