Chapter 2

Question 1

How does haemolysis affect CBC/biochemistry?

Answer 1

CK, AST, phosphate, TP increased
MCHC increased, PCV decreased

Question 2

How would a clotted sample affect the CBC?

Answer 2

Decreased PLT and WBC

Question 3

What are the effects of EDTA contamination on biochemistry?

Answer 3

^ - K+
v - Ca++, Mg++, CK, ALKP

Question 4

What are the definitions of accuracy and precision?

Answer 4

Accuracy = closeness to true value
Precision = repeatability