SCFHS Pearson VUE Exam Study Guide for Medical Laboratory Technician
Hematology
- Identify blood cell types and their functions
- Normal ranges and diseases related to WBCs, RBCs, and platelets
Sample Q: Which cell is increased in bacterial infection?
A. Basophils B. Eosinophils C. Lymphocytes D. Neutrophils
Answer: D. Neutrophils
Clinical Chemistry
- Understand methods for measuring glucose, urea, creatinine, electrolytes
- Enzymes, lipids, and liver function tests
Sample Q: Most common method for glucose determination?
A. Jaffe B. Hexokinase C. Biuret D. Benedict's
Answer: B. Hexokinase
Microbiology
- Culture techniques, staining methods (Gram, AFB)
- Bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility
Sample Q: Staining for Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
A. Gram B. Acid-fast C. Wright D. India Ink
Answer: B. Acid-fast
Immunohematology
- ABO/Rh blood grouping, crossmatching, compatibility testing
Sample Q: Universal donor for RBCs?
SCFHS Pearson VUE Exam Study Guide for Medical Laboratory Technician
A. AB+ B. AB- C. O+ D. O-
Answer: D. O-
Immunology & Serology
- ELISA, CRP, RF, ANA, ASO tests
Sample Q: Diagnostic test for rheumatoid arthritis?
A. CRP B. ANA C. RF D. ASO
Answer: C. RF
Urinalysis & Body Fluids
- Physical, chemical, microscopic exam of urine
- CSF analysis
Sample Q: Finding in nephrotic syndrome?
A. Ketones B. Nitrites C. Protein D. Bilirubin
Answer: C. Protein
Lab Safety & QA
- Biosafety levels, PPE, quality control, error prevention
Sample Q: BSL for TB?
A. BSL-1 B. BSL-2 C. BSL-3 D. BSL-4
Answer: C. BSL-3
Instrumentation & Math
- Spectrophotometry, centrifugation, pH meters
SCFHS Pearson VUE Exam Study Guide for Medical Laboratory Technician
- Lab math: dilutions, conversions
Sample Q: How much of 10% NaCl to make 100mL of 2%?
A. 10mL B. 20mL C. 30mL D. 40mL
Answer: B. 20mL