#1
Which of the following is a common blood test to measure blood sugar levels?
Fasting Blood Glucose Test
ExplanationTest for measuring blood sugar levels after a period of fasting.
#2
Which of the following tests is commonly used to evaluate kidney function?
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Test
ExplanationTest to measure the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood as an indicator of kidney function.
#3
Which of the following blood cells is primarily responsible for oxygen transport in the body?
Erythrocytes
ExplanationRed blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen to tissues.
#4
Which of the following tests is used to diagnose anemia?
Complete blood count (CBC)
ExplanationTest to measure the number of red and white blood cells, hemoglobin, and other blood components.
#5
Which of the following tests is used to evaluate kidney function by measuring the level of waste products in the blood?
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test
ExplanationTest to measure the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood, reflecting kidney function.
#6
What is the function of a hemocytometer in a laboratory?
To count blood cells
ExplanationDevice used to count the number of blood cells in a sample.
#7
What does PCR stand for in the context of laboratory procedures?
Polymerase Chain Reaction
ExplanationMethod to amplify DNA segments for analysis or cloning.
#8
Which of the following stains is commonly used to visualize bacteria under a microscope?
Wright's stain
ExplanationDye used for staining bacteria to enhance visibility under a microscope.
#9
What is the primary purpose of a sphygmomanometer in a clinical setting?
To assess blood pressure
ExplanationDevice used to measure blood pressure.
#10
Which of the following tests is used to detect antibodies produced in response to a particular infection?
ELISA
ExplanationTest to detect specific antibodies in the blood.
#11
What is the primary function of a centrifuge in a clinical laboratory?
To separate components of a liquid sample
ExplanationDevice used to separate components of a liquid sample based on density.
#12
Which of the following laboratory techniques is used to separate DNA fragments based on size?
Gel Electrophoresis
ExplanationMethod used to separate DNA fragments based on size and charge.
#13
What is the primary function of a hematology analyzer in a clinical laboratory?
To analyze blood cells
ExplanationDevice used to analyze the cellular components of blood.
#14
Which of the following laboratory techniques is used to identify microorganisms in a sample?
Blood culture
ExplanationCulturing technique to grow and identify microorganisms present in a blood sample.
#15
Which of the following laboratory techniques is used to detect and identify genetic disorders?
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)
ExplanationMolecular technique to visualize and map genetic material in cells.