Question 1
Which biosafety level (BSL) is appropriate for routine clinical molecular diagnostic work involving extracted nucleic acids from low-risk specimens?
Correct Answer:
BSL-2
Question 2
What is the PRIMARY purpose of physically separating pre-PCR and post-PCR work areas in a molecular diagnostics laboratory?
Correct Answer:
To prevent amplicon contamination of new reactions
Question 3
A technologist notices unexpected amplification in a no-template control (NTC). What is the MOST likely cause?
Correct Answer:
Reagent or workspace contamination with template or amplicons
Question 4
Which decontaminant is MOST effective for destroying residual DNA on bench surfaces in a molecular laboratory?
Correct Answer:
10% sodium hypochlorite (bleach), freshly prepared
Question 5
What is the purpose of UV irradiation of a PCR setup hood between runs?
Correct Answer:
To create thymine dimers in any contaminating DNA, preventing amplification
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