Your Laboratory Has Purchased a Discrete Processing Analyzer That Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

Your laboratory has purchased a discrete processing analyzer that is dedicated to performing only thyroid hormone analysis.Which type of pipetting system will likely be in place in this instrument?

• A) Positive liquid displacement fixed-volume
• B) Air displacement selectable-volume
• C) Positive liquid displacement selectable-volume
• D) Air displacement fixed-volume

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