A glucose result is falsely elevated and it was discovered that the previous sample on the sample carousel has abnormally high serum glucose. Which of the following can cause this error?
A. Pipetting an extra volume of diluents into the sample with the falsely elevated glucose
B. Carryover
C. A leak in the reagent-dispensing probe
D. Double pipetting of the sample with the elevated glucose result
B
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A) non-priority transport since no paralysis exists. B) priority only if the patient also has a low blood glucose level. C) non-priority since he is alert and oriented. D) priority for transport to a hospital with a stroke center.
Which of the following would NOT be considered a review of diagnostic testing?
A. Review of blood culture report B. Visualization of tympanic membrane with pneumo-otoscope C. Prescription of Azithromycin D. Identification of elevation white blood level
________ is a chronic condition in which wheat glutens cause damage to the mucosa of the small intestine, creating a malabsorption situation
A) Colitis B) Celiac sprue C) Stomatitis D) None of the above
In ________, substances move across a cell membrane with the help of carrier molecules.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).