Lab 4 Flashcards
Do you use fresh or centrifuge sample of urine on the Chemstrip
Fresh
Is there any difference in the specific gravity of urine pre-versus post centrifugation
No because it measures the dissolved solute not the supersaturated particles
What does the laser cyte machine measure
Total number of red blood cells, hematocrit value, hemoglobin, erythrocyte
How does the laser cyte machine works
Using a laser it shines to the cells and registers size absorption granularity
What type of changes in blood can interfere with the analysis from the catalyst DX analyzer
Hemo lysis, coagulation of blood, agglutination
State three causes of hemolysis
Shake too hard, stressed Cat or dog, the needle is too small
Can you run a Chem 15 test while there is a phenobarbital test in progress
No
Name 5 objects used in the analyzer
Pipette Clips Sample cup Lithium heparin whole blood separator Pipette tips
In what type of tube should you collect your blood sample if you want to use plasma for your analysis and how much do you need
300 µL and a lithium heparin top
Which clip is always placed first in the catalyst dx analyze
Lyte 4 clip
Which components of the catalyst DX idolizer should be filled and emptied regularly
The diluent drawer is filled and the waste drawer is emptied
What are the two types of woods lamp
White light and black light
What is the order of lamp removal when bulbs need to be replaced in the Woods lamp
The Inner lamp first and then the second lamp
What is the order of lamp installation when a bulb is being replaced in the woods lamp
Install the two ultraviolet lamp first
Which microchip type is accepted at the international level and in Canada
RFID/ISO
