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dbose

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A 42-year-old female patient has a solid tumor in her left lung. The physician has ordered cytogenetic analysis. What type of specimen is needed?
 
  a. Bone marrow aspirate
  b. Pleural effusion
  c. Peripheral blood
  d. Lymph node biopsy

Question 2

Which analyte is the best indicator of the overall picture of the immune system in an HIV-positive patient?
 
  a. Absolute CD4 count
  b. Relative lymphocyte count
  c. WBC count
  d. Relative CD4 count



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: A



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