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Which laboratory specimens must be treated with standard (universal) precautions?

Colony stimulating factors:

Allergies are associated with an increase of which type of granulocyte?

The scientific term for cell appearance is morphology. What 5 characteristics are included in describing a cell’s morphology? 

What red cell morphology would support the red cell indices calculated for Mary Jones?

On a standard reticulocyte preparation with new methylene blue, 100 of 1000 cells that are counted contain blue-stained granulofilamentous material. The red blood count is 3.22 × 1012/L, and the hematocrit is 30%. Calculate the MCV. Show your work to receive credit.

In at least 5 sentences distinguish between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Compare their physical properties and describe where they are found in nature.   

The diagram below shows the 3 types of centri-cleaners (centrifugal cleaners) (A,B, and C) used in paper mills. A) Please identify and label the three centri-cleaners (which is which):  Forward (F), Through Flow (TF), and Reverse (R). B) Which one(s) would you most likely find in recycled fiber mills and why?

Fillers such as Clay are added to the paper making process to improve _____A______ and/or ______B______, and/or _____C_____.  Nevertheless, fillers, unfortunately, also reduce _____D_____.    In the text box below, write in the appropriate missing words (answers) for A, B, C, and D.

At high speed paper machines you sometimes can observe an effect called “rimming.” A) Where on the paper machine does this happen? B) What (negative) effect does it have? C) How can the negative effect of rimming be prevented or minimized?