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A patient’s initial CBC results are: RBC                    …

A patient’s initial CBC results are: RBC                             3.32 x 109/uL Hb                                6.8 g/dL Hct                               23.4% WBC                            6.3 x 103/uL Platelet count              345 x 103/uL   Based on these results, which is the appropriate follow-up test?

A 16-year-old female is seen by her family physician. She ha…

A 16-year-old female is seen by her family physician. She has noted that she bruises easily and feels tired all the time. The physican ordered a CBC: RBC   2.92 x 1012/L Hb   8.9 g/dL Hct  0.267 L/L WBC  3.3 X 109/L Platelet count  95 x 109/L Based on these findings, what is the appropriate follow-up test?

The clinical laboratory scientist notes the presence of eggs…

The clinical laboratory scientist notes the presence of eggs with the following description in the wet mount prepared from the sediment of a concentration procedure: Oval                 thin shelled 58 microns       contains an embryo in the 4 cell stage division The most likely identification is

A CSF specimen arrives in the laboratory. The outside of the…

A CSF specimen arrives in the laboratory. The outside of the container is visibly contaminated with blood. The receiving technologist calls the floor to inform them that the test will not be performed because the tube is contaminated. The physician calls the supervisor to complain. Which should be done next?

A patient’s blood sample gives the following results: WBC   …

A patient’s blood sample gives the following results: WBC                    8.3 k/uL RBC                     2.87 x 109/uL Hb                        12.3 g/dL Hct                       30.2% MCV                    105.2 fL MCH                    42.9 pg MCHC                 40.7 g/dL PLT                      261 k/uL MPV                    9.6 fL   The most appropriate corrective action to be taken before results are called to the floor should include: