SFMS Laboratory Practice Test

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• Brucellosis transmission can occur through which dairy products?
• Which statement best describes the advantages of the RPR test?
• Brucellosis can cause which central nervous system complication if severe?
• Cross reactivity occurs when?
• Which test is used for syphilis detection?
• Ketones in urine indicate which metabolic state?
• E. histolytica cyst form is characterized by?
• Which color is not among the four normal urine colors?
• The intermediate host (vector) for T. cruzi is:
• What is the primary specimen collected for detecting intestinal parasites?
• What is the normal 24-hour urine output range in adults?
• Immunity best described as
• Which organism is a known vector for transmitting Chagas disease?
• If the ABO antigen is present on the cells, the corresponding ________ will be absent in the serum.
• Which organism has a trophozoite with 1 nucleus and a central karyosome?
• What is the approximate lifespan of a circulating erythrocyte in humans?
• Which cell is the first non-nucleated red blood cell?
• Which protozoan trophozoite is commonly described as having a 'wry little face' appearance?
• Which condition causes decreased HCT and HGB values?
• Enterobius vermicularis is commonly known as which?
• Trematodes have which type of digestive system?
• In blood bank terminology, the minor side corresponds to transfusion of which product?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical specimen source for serology testing?
• Which class of fungi is associated with a mold form and an imperfect yeast form resembling the perfect yeast?
• Which molecule binds gases such as CO2 in the blood?
• Which statement best describes the gravimetric method used in the lab?
• Which condition is classically associated with an increase in lymphocytes?
• Fasciola hepatica habitat is in which site?
• How long does erythrocyte maturation take from stem cell to circulating mature erythrocyte?
• Leishmaniasis is transmitted by infection due to which mechanism?
• Which organism is the only ciliate known to be infectious to humans?
• The fever/chill cycle of Plasmodium vivax lasts approximately how many hours?
• Which of the following is NOT a protozoan group?
• P. vivax schizont form is characterized by abundant which structure?
• Hymenolepis diminuta is commonly known as which of the following?
• Locus is defined as which of the following?
• In routine microscopy, which organism might be mistaken for protozoa?
• Which statement best defines a gene?
• Active immunity
• Granulocytic white blood cells are characterized by the presence of what feature in their cytoplasm?
• The cast type indicating inflammation within the nephron?
• Which antibody is predominantly found in exocrine secretions such as milk and saliva?
• In cast formation, Tamm-Horsfall protein aggregates into what structures?
• Blood type B has which antigens and antibodies?
• Which condition causes increased HCT and HGB values?
• Which statement about fatty casts is true?
• Which factor is identified as the most important in parasitic infection?
• Poikilocytosis refers to variation in the _____ of erythrocytes.
• Enterobius vermicularis ova are classically described as which shape with a triple-layer shell wall?
• Active immunity
• For diagnosing malaria, which specimen is preferred?
• Which of the following is considered a major step in parasite management that focuses on preventing exposure?
• Which parasite's eggs exhibit a boxer's glove appearance?
• Uric acid crystals may indicate which condition?
• Which description matches Giardia lamblia cysts?
• The embryophore of Taenia saginata eggs has which features?
• Which stage shows the first visible appearance of hemoglobin?
• The fever/chill cycle of Plasmodium malariae lasts how many hours?
• Which item is NOT listed among the seven major steps for the management of parasites?
• What color does Sternheimer Malbin stain stain proteins in urine sediment?
• T. cruzi identification involves which forms?
• Which of the following is one of the seven major steps for the management of parasites?
• What is the shape of Trichuris trichiura eggs?
• What is the third major step in the seven-step management of parasites?
• Which color corresponds to beta hemolysis on blood agar?
• Passive immunity definition
• Taenia solium eggs describe which embryophore characteristic?
• How is the RPR test result best interpreted?
• Which parasite has a fever cycle of 45 hours?
• Which parasite's ova are described as decorticate or corticated?
• Clonorchis sinensis ova form is characterized by which features?
• Which is NOT a common name for Leishmania donovani infection?
• Which term describes variation in the shape of erythrocytes?
• What is the mode of infection for hookworms?
• A pregnancy test checks for which hormone?
• Gamma hemolysis on blood agar results in which color change?
• Trophozoites are the what stage of protozoa?
• Which color represents alpha hemolysis on blood agar?
• How should spermatozoa in urine be reported?
• An individual with AO genotype would display which blood type?
• Which term describes the active, feeding, motile stage of a protozoan?
• Ketones in urine are commonly seen in which condition?
• Which organism’s trophozoite is described by the phrase 'wry little face'?
• What is the primary function of the protozoan endoplasm?
• Which statement describes the easiest and most common preservation method for urine samples?
• Hemoglobin synthesis begins at which erythrocyte developmental stage?
• Which organism may be mistaken for cysts on microscopic examination?
• Hypersegmented neutrophils are defined by nucleus with how many lobes?
• If no color change is observed around colonies, which hemolysis pattern is indicated?
• Taenia solium proglottids are characterized by which feature in the uterus?
• NOT listed among the six acid-fast bacilli types?
• Basophils are increased most commonly in which immunologic context?
• What is the most common form of adult hemoglobin and what is its composition?
• IgD antibodies are primarily bound to the surface of which cells?
• Immunity definition?
• Blood type A has which antigens and antibodies?
• The most common parasite seen in urine is which of the following?
• Plasmodium malariae is commonly known as which type of malaria?
• The common name for T. cruzi is:
• In the malaria lifecycle, which host supports sporogony?
• Which statement accurately reflects protozoa?
• Sickle cell trait refers to which genetic status?
• At what age are adult levels of ABO antigen sites reached?
• E. coli trophozoite form is best described by which statement?
• The 3% acetic acid stain differentiates red blood cells from yeast.
• Which antibody is tissue-bound and mediates immediate allergic reactions?
• Which option best defines a gene?
• What is the purpose of measuring protein in urine?
• For Hymenolepis nana, the ova contain a hexacanth embryo with how many bipolar filaments?
• Which step is considered the most important in the Gram staining process?
• Urine specific gravity measures which aspect of kidney function?
• Are ABO antigens fully developed at birth?
• Does malaria have a sexual life cycle in an invertebrate host?
• Sudan III stain stains which component of urine sediment?
• The sexual life cycle stage of malaria is known as which process?
• A white blood cell cast indicates inflammation within which structure?
• Which factor plays an important role in infection by parasites and in the absolute severity of the disease manifestations?
• Which parasite is associated with African sleeping sickness?
• Which description applies to Trichuris trichiura eggs?
• For diagnosing Schistosoma haematobium infection, which specimen is preferred?
• The class known as the imperfect fungi is also called what?
• Which blood type has no A or B antigens on red cells?
• Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the RPR test?
• Mycoses that invade and destroy keratin of skin, hair and nails are called?
• Which statement is true about the Bombay phenotype?
• Which antibody crosses the placental barrier?
• Which statement correctly identifies a banded neutrophil?
• Leishmania tropica commonly causes which clinical presentation?
• Which stage is the last blast stage in erythrocyte maturation?
• During red blood cell maturation, what happens to the nucleus?
• What role does nutrition play in parasitic infection?
• Crenation describes which appearance of red blood cells?
• A fungus that reproduces asexually only is called what?
• Amorphous urates are associated with which pH?
• Which white blood cell is most likely to increase in allergic conditions?
• In cast formation, Tamm-Horsfall protein aggregates into what?
• What are the hemolytic patterns observed on blood agar plates?
• Which streaking technique is recommended to obtain isolated colonies?
• Which trio of urine specimens are used for sterile bacterial analysis?
• Which of the following lists the four criteria used to identify white blood cells?
• Blastocystis hominis is commonly mistaken for which structure?
• Which feature is characteristic of the adult Enterobius vermicularis?
• Anisocytosis refers to variation in the _____ of erythrocytes.
• Which statement correctly differentiates sickle cell trait from sickle cell disease?
• E. nana trophozoite form is characterized by?
• What is the common name for trematodes?
• Which statement describes a trait of E. coli (protozoa) relative to E. histolytica?
• General identifying characteristics of casts include which features?
• Which description correctly characterizes the chromosome?
• Which parasite has a fever cycle of 49 hours?
• After applying crystal violet in Gram staining, which phase follows?
• Which lesion is associated with tertiary syphilis?
• Leishmania tropica common name is?
• Two-hour postprandial urine testing is used for what purpose?
• Nitrates in urine indicate infection by what type of bacteria?
• In tertiary syphilis, which lesion is characteristic?
• Casts are usually formed in which parts of the nephron?
• Superficial mycoses are confined to which part of the body?
• In prozonal reactions, which describes the relative amounts of antibodies and antigens?
• E. coli cyst form typically has what features?
• Which are the four groups of protozoa?
• Ziehl-Neelsen acid-fast stain negative will be what color?
• In postzone reactions, which describes the relative amounts?
• Which condition would most likely cause an increased hematocrit due to reduced plasma volume?
• Does malaria have a sexual life cycle in a vertebrate host?
• After Gram staining, Gram-positive organisms appear as which color?
• What is the mode of infection for immature Isospora belli oocysts?
• Basophil elevation is most characteristically associated with which type of immune response?
• In a serology test, which condition leads to a false negative due to antigen excess?
• What is a gravimetric method used for?
• What are the normal hematocrit ranges for adult males and females?
• What is the vector for malaria parasites (Plasmodium spp.)?
• What is the specimen of choice for detecting parasites?
• Fatty casts are formed by which of the following?
• Ziehl-Neelsen acid-fast stain positive will be what color?
• What is the common name for nematodes?
• Which class represents two morphologically distinct types?
• Which statement best describes the cytoplasm of a mature erythrocyte?
• Which antibody is most abundant in mucosal secretions such as tears, saliva, and intestinal secretions?
• Taenia solium ova are described as having which features?
• What percentage of adult hemoglobin is the most common form?
• What is the normal average urine volume voided in 24 hours?
• The phrase 'shift to the left' in a differential count indicates what?
• Which antibody class is transferred from mother to fetus via the placenta?
• Which statement about uric acid crystals is true?
• What is the mode of infection for Schistosoma species?
• What unit is used for the normal adult serum protein level range provided in the material?
• Which list comprises the three epithelial cell types seen in urine?
• The gametocyte form of Plasmodium falciparum has cytoplasm that is shaped how?
• In the malaria life cycle, which stage occurs in the vertebrate host?
• Which instrument is used to perform photometric testing for Hb?
• Which term describes infections limited to the outermost skin layers?
• Which statement best describes the RPR test?
• What are the vegetative filaments composing the mycelium of mold fungi?
• How TB might enter the body?
• During erythrocyte maturation, the color deepens primarily due to an increase in which pigment?
• Superficial mycoses confined to the outermost layers of the skin and hair are called?
• Which protozoan reproduces by binary fission?
• What are normal HCG levels from 8 weeks through delivery?
• Sodium urate crystals appear as which of the following shapes?
• Which two white blood cell types are agranulocytic?
• Which statement about adult Hb composition is correct?
• Granulocytes include which of the following cell types?
• In a hemocytometer counting area, which borders are counted?
• Paragonimus westermani eggs are described as which of the following forms?
• Chromosome is defined as which of the following?
• Enterobius vermicularis eggs are D-shaped with a triple-layer shell wall. Which parasite does this description pertain to?
• Which statement describes Brucellosis most accurately?
• Which description best fits Hymenolepis nana ova form?
• What is the normal range for adult serum protein levels in g/dL?
• Which tissue type is commonly used for diagnosing tissue-dwelling protozoa and helminths?
• Protozoa are best described as which of the following?
• Where is Schistosoma haematobium typically located in the human host?
• The trophozoite form of Balantidium coli is best described as?
• Which urine specimen is most commonly received and used for routine screening?
• Which result does the leukocyte esterase urine test indicate?
• Place the following erythrocyte developmental stages in the correct order from earliest to latest.
• During which stage is the nucleus usually extruded?
• Which source is a common route of Brucellosis transmission to humans?
• Presence of nitrates in urine indicates infection by what type of organisms?
• Saprophytic mycobacteria
• Charcot-Layden crystals are indicative of which condition?
• Which statement defines phenotype?
• D. fragilis trophozoite form is characterized by?
• Acidic urine is clinically significant for which of the following?
• Which statement best defines genotype?
• Which trophozoite is described as having a small, eccentric karyosome?
• Paragonimus westermani eggs are described as which?
• Enterobius vermicularis is commonly known as which of the following?
• Crenation describes which appearance of red blood cells?
• Which combination of factors constitutes the most important determinants of parasitic infection?
• What class is the perfect fungi?
• Which specimen is of choice for identifying protozoan and helminth infections?
• Banded neutrophils have a nucleus indentation that is how much of the width?
• Which statement describes Charcot-Layden crystals?
• Trichomonas movement is described as which of the following?
• Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Charcot-Layden crystals?
• The asexual life cycle of malaria is called which process?
• Invasive fungal infections that invade deep tissues and resemble other diseases are called what?
• Specific gravity is the best routine test for which function?
• What is the recommended temporary storage condition for a parasitic specimen?
• Blood type O has which antigens and antibodies?
• Which cast type is associated with lipiduria?
• Which of the following items is included as a major step in the management of parasites?
• The habitat of immature Isospora belli oocysts within the host is?
• Is education considered one of the seven major steps in parasite management?
• Acid-fast bacillus associated with human disease
• The fever/chill cycle of Plasmodium ovale lasts about how many hours?
• How many random fecal specimens are recommended for parasite detection and at what interval?
• In the blood bank major side, the appropriate product is?
• Which cyst form can have 1 to 8 nuclei?
• Schistosoma japonicum is commonly known as which?
• Giardia lamblia trophozoite form includes which description?
• Which Plasmodium species is associated with quartan malaria?
• Which statement describes an immature Isospora belli oocyst?
• How do you report bacteria in urine?
• Passive immunity
• Which lists the four types of acid crystals?
• Blood type AB has which antigens and antibodies?
• What does a hemoglobin molecule consist of?
• Trichomonas motility is described as which of the following?
• Which are the three types of epithelial cells seen in urine?
• T. cruzi is the causative agent of which disease?
• Which methods are used to collect blood specimens for parasite testing?
• Which antibody is predominantly found in breast milk?
• Which term is traditionally used for fungi that reproduce only asexually?
• During red blood cell development, which statement best describes the change in color from blue to red?
• Common name for cestodes is which?
• Which antibody is associated with ABO reactions and most immune responses?
• Casts form in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct. Which option correctly reflects this?
• What is the primitive class of fungi?
• Which specimen is described as the specimen of choice for protozoa?
• Which organism has a cyst form with 2-4 nuclei and remnants of retracted flagella?
• Gram negative organisms will be what color?
• Enterobius vermicularis diagnosis commonly relies on which collection technique?
• In Gram staining, crystal violet is used as which type of stain?
• Common name for Strongyloides stercoralis is which?
• Which parasite is associated with a 72-hour fever cycle?
• RBC casts indicate which of the following?
• What will happen to an unpreserved urine specimen left at room temperature?
• L. tropica ulceration is best described as which of the following?
• Proteinuria is clinically significant in which condition?
• In Gram staining, crystal violet serves as which element?
• What describes the Bombay phenotype?
• Which ciliate is infectious to humans?
• Which antibody class is primarily bound to the surface of B lymphocytes?
• Which step in Gram staining differentiates Gram-positive from Gram-negative organisms?
• Which specimen is commonly collected using a scotch tape preparation to detect intestinal parasites?
• Which statement correctly describes the seven major steps in parasite management?
• T. brucei common name is:
• Which device is used in the photometric test for hemoglobin?
• Which will not grow on artificial media?
• Which statement best describes the basics of a 24-hour urine collection?
• Which is a major route of Brucellosis transmission to humans?
• The intermediate host vector for Leishmaniasis is what?
• Which cast type is commonly seen in a normal individual after strenuous exercise, dehydration, heat exposure and emotional stress?
• Eosinophils are best described by which cytoplasmic feature?
• An individual with AA genotype would display which blood type?
• The intermediate host (vector) for T. brucei is:
• Leishmania donovani common name is?
• Which factor favors the spread of parasitic disease?
• Which description matches the ova of Ascaris lumbricoides used for identification?
• A fungus that can reproduce both sexually and asexually as needed is called what?
• Which statement about hydration and hematocrit is true?
• Protozoan cysts are generally described as what in terms of feeding?
• Which statement about leukocyte esterase testing is true?
• Brucellosis duration may last for which of the following?
• The trophozoite form of E. histolytica is typically described as having which combination?
• What is the classic appearance of sodium urate crystals?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the six specimens used for collecting parasites?
• What are the normal hemoglobin reference ranges for adult males and females?
• Hypersegmented neutrophils are defined by nucleus with which feature?
• Which statement about the four acid crystals listed is correct?
• Which white blood cells are agranulocytic?
• Which organism reproduces by binary fission?
• Gram-positive organisms appear which color after Gram staining?
• Granular casts indicate which of the following?
• If the ABO antibody is present in the serum, the corresponding ____________ will be absent on the cells.
• What causes an increase in eosinophils?
• Where is Ascaris lumbricoides primarily found in the human host?
• Hymenolepis nana ova form is described as which?
• Which description matches Taenia saginata ova form?
• Hemolysis is the process of what happening to erythrocytes?
• Which specimen is the specimen of choice for detecting helminth ova and larvae?
• In Gram staining, the phase that acts as the mordant is called what?
• Which of the following lists four normal urine colors?
• For urine preservation, refrigeration is recommended at what temperature range?
• What is the specimen of choice for Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm)?
• Taenia solium proglottids' uterus contains how many primary lateral branches?
• Which blood type lacks antibodies?