What Is Important About the Test Systems Used for Detection

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is important about the test systems used for detection of the lupus anticoagulant?

• A)The phospholipid concentration should be high.
• B)Ellagic acid should be the PTT activator substance.
• C)The patient plasma and normal plasma used for mixing studies should be platelet poor.
• D)A 1:1 mix should be performed when the initial test is normal to improve the sensitivity.

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Definitions:

Nitric Acid

a highly corrosive mineral acid used in the production of fertilizers, explosives, and in various industrial processes.

Industrial Oxidizing

The use of oxidizing agents in industrial processes, often for cleaning, disinfecting, or chemical reactions.

Acid Base

Refers to concepts in chemistry dealing with the acidity or alkalinity of substances, crucial in physiological processes and industrial applications.

Sodium Hydroxide

A highly caustic compound, also known as lye, used in many industrial and chemical processes.