CC2 Lec Midterm Flashcards
Of the immunoassay labels, the ________ labels are compounds that have the same atomic number but different weights than the parent nuclide.
a. Chemiluminescent
b. Enzyme
c. Radioisotope
d. Fluorescent
c. Radioisotope
Control Sera: use to check performance of new instrument
a. unassayed commercial control sera
b. homemade pooled sera
c. assayed commercial control sera
d. none of the above
c. assayed commercial control sera
Control Sera: can be used for all routine analyses
a. unassayed commercial control sera
b. homemade pooled sera
c. assayed commercial control sera
d. none of the above
a. unassayed commercial control sera
Electrophoresis is conducted by applying specimen at the origin, of a (1)_____acetate or (2)____ electrophoresis plate
a. 1:Cellulose, 2: Agarose
b. 1:Fiber, 2: Agarose
c. 1:Cellulose, 2: Fiber
d. 1:Agarose, 2: Cellulose
a. 1:Cellulose, 2: Agarose
Ms. X’s protein electrophoresis showed the following result. Which would best explain her finding?
Result:
Albumin = Normal
a1= Normal
a2 = Normal
b = Normal
y = Elevated
a. Immunoglobulin synthesis by antigen activated B Lymphocytes
b. Beta-gamma bridging due to increased IgA
c. Increased hepatic synthesis of acute inflammatory phase reactant proteins
d. Presence of a homogeneous immunoglobulin
d. Presence of a homogeneous immunoglobulin
This pathologic electrophoresis pattern was seen in Mrs. B’s serum. Give your diagnosis
Result:
Albumin = decreased
a1= decreased
a2 = elevated
b = decreased
y = decreased
a. Chronic Inflammatory Disease
b. Nephrotic Syndrome
c. Multiple Myeloma
d. Cirrhosis
b. Nephrotic Syndrome
A patient, Mr. A, presented the following pathologic electrophoresis pattern. Which would LEAST likely explain his serum protein result?
Result:
Albumin = decreased
a1= normal
a2 = elevated
b = elevated
y = elevated
a. decreased IgA
b. decreased albumin
c. decreased proteins in beta band
d. decreased proteins in alpha band
a. decreased IgA
Which organs are defective in this patient?
Result:
Albumin = decreased
a1= decreased
a2 = elevated
b = decreased
y = decreased
a. bone marrow
b. liver
c. kidneys
d. lungs
c. kidneys
(1) __ relates to how closely a single measurement agrees with the true value, whereas (2)___ relates to how an average of a series of measurements agrees with the true value
a. 1: sensitivity, 2: bias
b. 1: specificity, 2: sensitivity
c. 1: inaccuracy, 2: bias
d. 1: specificity, 2: bias
c. 1: inaccuracy, 2: bias
In Typhoid Fever tittering of Antigen, how should the serial dilution be interpreted?
a. severity of the disease will show turbidity towards the most concentrated mixture
b. recovery from the disease will show turbidity only in the least concentrated mixture
c. severity of the disease will show turbidity towards the least concentrated mixture
d. recovery from the disease will show turbidity in all tubes
c. severity of the disease will show turbidity towards the least concentrated mixture
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM: Ensure inter-laboratory comparability
a. Internal Quality Control
b. External Quality Assurance
b. External Quality Assurance
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM: Concurrent & continuous
a. Internal Quality Control
b. External Quality Assurance
a. Internal Quality Control
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM: Release of reliable results on day to day basis
a. Internal Quality Control
b. External Quality Assurance
a. Internal Quality Control
In order of increasing mobility of the migration patterns of Alkaline Electrophoresis, which is the fastest?
a. HbS
b. Hb F
c. Hb Bart
d. HbH
e. Hb A2
a. HbS
What is causing the bridging of beta & gamma band in this patient?
Result:
Albumin = decreased
a1= normal
a2 = decreased
b = elevated
y = elevated
a. increased IgM
b. increased IgG
c. increased IgA
d. increased CRP
c. increased IgA
Which protein is the cause for the changes of alpha-1 band of this patient?
Result:
Albumin = normal
a1= decreased
a2 = normal
b = normal
y = normal
a. alpha1-antitrypsin
b. transcortin
c. ceruloplasmin
d. thyroid-binding globulin
a. alpha1-antitrypsin
This test DON’T need fasting
a. Uric Acid
b. Protein
c. Glucose
d. Lipid
e. Phosphate
b. Protein
A peripheral smear was requested on this Patient. Which finding would confirm the diagnosis?
Result:
Albumin = normal
a1= normal
a2 = normal
b = normal
y = elevated
a. Fragmented red cells secondary to hemolysis
b. Increased Rouleaux formation due to elevated plasma viscosity
c. Toxic granulation of Neutrophils secondary to acute infection
d. Lymphocytosis in response to chronic inflammation
b. Increased Rouleaux formation due to elevated plasma viscosit
Normally, the LD isoenzyme 2 comprises ____________ % of the total
a. 35 – 52 %
b. 29 - 42 %
c. 17 - 27 %
d. 16 - 32 %
b. 29 - 42 %
Given the following data: 11.7, 14.4, 12.1, 12.7, 12.0, 13.5, 12.0, 16.0, 15.0, 14.5, 13.8
Give the Standard Deviation:
a. 4.3
b. 3.5
c. 1.9
d. 1.4
d. 1.4
Given the following data: 11.7, 14.4, 12.1, 12.7, 12.0, 13.5, 12.0, 16.0, 15.0, 14.5, 13.8
Give the Variance:
a. 4.3
b. 3.5
c. 1.9
d. 1.4
c. 1.9
Of the 2 components of the immunoassay, the (1)__ is the most important component of the system, because it determines the (2)__ or ability to detect small amounts, and the (3)__ or the degree of uniqueness of the procedure.
Answer in no. 1?
a. antigen
b. specificity
c. antibody
d. sensitivity
c. antibody
Of the 2 components of the immunoassay, the (1)__ is the most important component of the system, because it determines the (2)__ or ability to detect small amounts, and the (3)__ or the degree of uniqueness of the procedure.
Answer in no. 2?
a. antigen
b. specificity
c. antibody
d. sensitivity
d. sensitivity
Of the 2 components of the immunoassay, the (1)__ is the most important component of the system, because it determines the (2)__ or ability to detect small amounts, and the (3)__ or the degree of uniqueness of the procedure.
Answer in no. 3?
a. antigen
b. specificity
c. antibody
d. sensitivity
b. specificity