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Lamellar bodies are measured by _____ and function to _____.

Sertoli cell only syndrome is characterized by ____.

The appropriate use of Clinitest in a newborn is to screen for ____.

The hormone that is detected in pregnancy tests is:

A sanguineous synovial fluid containing 2000 WBCs/mm3 with

A fecal sample containing visible red blood is indicative of _____.

A body fluid submitted to the laboratory is cloudy and pale yellow.  This is normal for ___ but abnormal for ___.

Which reagent is used to detect fecal occult blood?

A 61-year-old male patient with a history of type 2 diabetes and hypertension presents to the emergency department with increasing abdominal distention and discomfort over the past month. He reports weight loss, nausea, and loss of appetite.  with cirrhosis of the liver presents to the ED complaining of difficulty breathing and rapid weight gain.  Fluid Analysis: A paracentesis was performed.  The fluid analysis is detailed below. Fluid Analysis:Appearance: Clear, pale yellowVolume: 1.5 litersTotal Protein: 1.5 g/dLAlbumin: 1.0 g/dLGlucose: 90 mg/dLLDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase): 80 IU/L Cell Count and Differential:White Blood Cells (WBC): 200 cells/µLNeutrophils: 40%Lymphocytes: 60%Red Blood Cells (RBC): 5 cells/µLCytology: Negative for malignant cells Serum Laboratory Values:Serum Albumin: 3.8 g/dLSerum Total Protein: 6.5 g/dL Based on the laboratory results above, the fluid should be classified as _____________.

Which type of cell is predominant in CSF during viral meningitis?