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Identify the cell type shown here in a patient with a suspected allergy to an intracranial shunt:

The most appropriate test to perform on specimens obtained from the female in cases of suspected rape is:

Ascities fluid is obtained through:

Which type of cell predominanates in CSF during bacterial meningitis?

_______ is a metabolic disorder of purine metabolism:

Which of the following is an acceptable specimen for seminal fluid analysis:

The process in which simulated patient specimens made from a common pool are analyzed by laboratories to determine the “quality” of the laboratories’ performance is referred to as

A 10 year old boy, who recently recovered from a streptococcal infection, was taken to the doctor with symptoms including fever, nausea, and malaise.  Physical examination reveals edema around the eyes and the knees.  Blood tests reveal a decrease in serum complement.  A routine urinalysis reveals the following results:Color: Yellow:Blood Moderate, Clarity:Hazy, pH: 6.5, Glucose: Postive (++++), Protein: 300mg/dL, Bilirubin: Negative, Urobilinogen: Normal, Ketone: Negative, Leukocyte Esterase: Small, Specific Gravity: 1.015, Nitrite: Negative, Microscopic exam:20-50 RBC/hpf 10-20 WBC/hpf 5-10 Cocci/hpf2-3 Granular casts/lpfSpecific gravity by refractometer: 1.035There are no interfering substances or errors in testing or storage of the sample. Which of the following is the correct interpretation for the patient’s specific gravity:

The presence of crystals in body fluids is best observed under:

A list of intervals followed by a list of frequencies is referred to as a