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go.lag

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Which laboratory test is useful in the differential diagnosis of polycythemia?
 
  a. EPO
  b. sTfR
  c. Hct
  d. MCV

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A clinical laboratory professional observes numerous smudge cells on a Wright-stained blood smear and experiences difficulty performing the 100-cell differential. What should be done to obtain an accurate differential?
 
  a. Recollect the sample using sodium citrate and prepare a blood smear
  b. Warm the blood to 37oC for 15 minutes and prepare a blood smear.
  c. Add one drop of isotonic saline to five drops of blood, mix, and prepare blood smear
  d. Add one drop of 22 bovine albumin to five drops of blood, mix, and prepare a blood smear



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Moriaki

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: D




go.lag

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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