Question

QUESTION 1 Specimens for cold agglutinins must be: A. transported on ice © B. kept warm O C. drawn in a green top tube D. processed in a refrigerated centrifuge QUESTION 2 The fasting specimen for a GTT is drawn at 0700, and the patient finishes drinking the glucola A. 0800 OB. 0815 C. 0845 D. 0915 QUESTION 3 When collecting units of donor blood, the most frequently used needle gauge is: A. 26 B. 23

Answer 1

Answer 1) The correct answer is option b) kept warm. Because the specimens for cold agglutinins must be kept between the heat packs, drawn in a red top tube, and processed in a centrifuge at room temperature.

Answer 2) The correct option is b) 0800 because it should be drawn after two hours of glucose intake.

Answer 3) The correct option is d) 0.16 because of its quality to reduce the shearing effect that could destroy the RBC as they pass through the needle into the bag.