CSMLS MLA Exam Practice Questions - CSMLS Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) Certification Examination Exam - CSMLS MLA Exam Practice Questions - CSMLS Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) Certification Examination Exam

Question 1

Before collecting a blood sample from a patient, what is the minimum requirement for confirming patient identity?

Ask the patient to state their name only Use two patient identifiers and match them to the requisition Confirm the room number with the nurse Check that the patient is in the correct bed

Correct Answer:

Use two patient identifiers and match them to the requisition

Question 2

Using the standard evacuated-tube order of draw, which tube is collected first?

Lavender (EDTA) tube Light blue (sodium citrate) tube Blood culture (sterile) bottle Red (no additive) tube

Correct Answer:

Blood culture (sterile) bottle

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the additive in a light blue topped (sodium citrate) tube?

To clot the blood quickly To prevent clotting for coagulation testing To preserve glucose To separate serum from cells

Correct Answer:

To prevent clotting for coagulation testing

Question 4

A coagulation (light blue) tube must be filled to the correct level because an underfilled tube will:

Have too little anticoagulant relative to blood Have too much anticoagulant relative to blood Clot immediately in the tube Hemolyze during transport

Correct Answer:

Have too much anticoagulant relative to blood

Question 5

Which additive is found in a lavender (purple) topped tube used for complete blood counts?

Sodium heparin EDTA Sodium fluoride Sodium citrate

Correct Answer:

EDTA

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