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ishan

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A synovial specimen is received in the laboratory 2 hours following its collection. Which of the following changes to the fluid will most likely have taken place?
 
  A) The specimen will have clotted
  B) The uric acid concentration will have decreased
  C) Crystals may have precipitated or dissolved
  D) The lactate concentration will have decreased owing to anaerobic glycolysis

Question 2

Which of the following anticoagulants should be used with a synovial fluid specimen when needed?
 
  A) Sodium citrate
  B) Sodium heparin
  C) Lithium heparin
  D) Liquid EDTA


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Reply #1 on: Aug 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B


ishan

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Reply 2 on: Aug 10, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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