You Have Just Become a Lab Manager at a Prominent

question 23

Multiple Choice

You have just become a lab manager at a prominent infant lab. The lab has some old data with 6-month-old infants that were collected 10 years ago. Your task is to recruit a new group of 6-month-olds to compare to the original group. What concerns do you have about this comparison?

• A) Attrition.
• B) Cohort effects.
• C) Both a and b.
• D) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Specimen Handling

The process and procedures involved in collecting, storing, and transporting samples (like blood, urine, tissue) for laboratory testing, ensuring their integrity and reliability.

Urinary Tract Infection

An infection in any part of the urinary system, including kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, often caused by bacteria entering the urine and multiplying.

Immune System

The body's defense mechanism against pathogens, consisting of a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs.

Acidic Foods

Foods that have a low pH level, often tasting sour, and can include fruits like lemons and oranges, fermented foods, and vinegar-based products.