A medical laboratory scientist extracted from a 5-year-old patient who was admitted due to behavorial changes, tiredness, vomiting and lethargy. The patient, according to the mother, ingested water and mud playing while playing with her toys. All biological agents have been ruled out through the culture. The physician requested for multiple sample for laboratory testing. 1. What is the gauge of needle that should be used by the MT for blood collection? a. 23-22 b. 22-20 c. 27-25 d. 18-16 2. Based on the case results, what is the next additive that the MT will use to determine the cause of symptoms due to ingestion? a. Na heparin K2EDTA b. EDTA and Gel c. Sterile SPS d. Na Citrate 3. Based on your answer from 2, what is the type of specimen to be used? a. Plasma b. Serum c. Whole blood d. None of the above
A medical laboratory scientist extracted from a 5-year-old patient who was admitted due to behavorial changes, tiredness, vomiting and lethargy. The patient, according to the mother, ingested water and mud playing while playing with her toys. All biological agents have been ruled out through the culture. The physician requested for multiple sample for laboratory testing.
1. What is the gauge of needle that should be used by the MT for blood collection?
a. 23-22
b. 22-20
c. 27-25
d. 18-16
2. Based on the case results, what is the next additive that the MT will use to determine the cause of symptoms due to ingestion?
a. Na heparin K2EDTA
b. EDTA and Gel
c. Sterile SPS
d. Na Citrate
3. Based on your answer from 2, what is the type of specimen to be used?
a. Plasma
b. Serum
c. Whole blood
d. None of the above
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