Clinical Laboratory Procedures and Diagnostics Quiz

Test your knowledge with questions on blood types, autoimmune diseases, PCR, imaging techniques, and more in clinical pathology.

#1

Which blood type is considered the universal donor?

A
B
AB
O
#2

Which imaging technique is commonly used to visualize soft tissues and organs in the body?

X-ray
CT scan
MRI
Ultrasound
#3

What is the normal range for fasting blood glucose levels in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)?

60-100
120-150
180-220
250-300
#4

Which hormone is produced by the pancreas and regulates blood sugar levels?

Insulin
Thyroxine
Cortisol
Adrenaline
#5

Which type of hepatitis is primarily transmitted through contaminated food or water?

Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis D
#6

What is the primary function of a hemocytometer in a clinical laboratory?

Measuring blood pressure
Counting blood cells
Analyzing blood chemistry
Examining blood clots
#7

Which of the following is an autoimmune disease affecting the thyroid gland?

Diabetes mellitus
Rheumatoid arthritis
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Celiac disease
#8

Which enzyme is commonly measured to assess liver function in a clinical laboratory?

Amylase
Lipase
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
Creatine kinase
#9

What is the purpose of a Gram stain in microbiology?

Identifying viruses
Differentiating bacterial species
Testing antibiotic resistance
Measuring cell viability
#10

What is the purpose of a sputum culture in a clinical laboratory?

Determining blood type
Testing lung function
Identifying respiratory infections
Assessing kidney function
#11

What is the purpose of a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) in molecular diagnostics?

Amplifying DNA
Detecting antibodies
Measuring enzyme activity
Analyzing protein structures
#12

In serology, what does the term 'titer' refer to?

Temperature control
Concentration of a substance
Antibody or antigen concentration
Cell count in a sample
#13

Which test is commonly used to diagnose infectious mononucleosis?

ELISA
Western blot
Monospot
Rapid strep test
#14

What is the primary function of the coagulation cascade in blood clotting?

Platelet aggregation
Fibrinolysis
Vasoconstriction
Formation of blood clots
#15

What is the primary purpose of a fecal occult blood test (FOBT) in colorectal cancer screening?

Detecting bacterial infections
Measuring enzyme activity
Identifying genetic mutations
Detecting hidden blood in the stool

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