Optimum centrifugation for a urine sample being prepared for microscopic examination is:

All of the following crystals routinely polarize except:

A cloudy, slightly xanthrochromic CSF is received in the laboratory. To perform the WBC count, a 1:5 dilution is made and the 4 large corner and 1 center WBC squares are counted. On side one of the hemocytometer 35 WBC’s are counted and 40 WBC’s are counted on side 2. Calculate the WBC count. SHOW WORK ** ROUND NUMBERS IF NECESSARY ** DON’T FORGET UNITS

Which of the following crystals could be seen in an amber urine with positive bilirubin?

To detect an increased amount of carbohydrates in a stool specimen, a _________ test may be performed.

The recommended specimen for quantitative fecal fat testing is a:

The most frequent concern of premature delivery is underdevelopment of the fetal:

A dark yellow amniotic fluid is caused by:

A specimen is received in the lab for a fertility evaluation. A 1:20 dilution is made and 5 small RBC counting squares are counted. On side 1 of the hemocytometer, 68 spermatozoa are counted and 72 spermatozoa are counted on side 2. Calculate the sperm count.SHOW WORK ** ROUND NUMBERS IF NECESSARY ** DON’T FORGET UNITS

Before performing a cell count on highly viscous synovial fluid, it would be necessary to treat the fluid with: