LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI– 600 034
M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION -medical laboratory technology
FIRST SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2003
ML 1800 essentials of clinical laboratory
04.11.2003 Max: 100 Marks
1.00 – 4.00
SECTION – A
Answer All the questions. (10 ´ 2 = 20 Marks)
- Mention the role of Iris diaphragm in a compound light microscope.
- Write the procedure for collection of sputum in a clinical laboratory.
- What is phlebotomy?
- Mention the use of Sahli’s pipette, Westegren tube and wintrobe tube.
- Define the units of measurements: ml, pg, fg and g/dl.
- Write the format of a laboratory register.
- What is autoclave?
- Write the procedure in preparation of 1.0N Hcl solution.
- Write the composition of Hayem’s fluid.
- Define the term “Medical Ethics”.
SECTION – B
Answer any four of the following (4 ´ 10 = 40 Marks)
- Give an account of basic needs of a laboratory.
- Write the procedure for capillary puncture and venipuncture during phlebotomy.
- Write the format of a laboratory requisition sheet of a typical clinical laboratory.
- Write the procedure in preparation of laboratory reagents, citing an example for each type.
- Summarise the techniques of any five laboratory operations.
- Write the various aspects of care of a laboratory.
SECTION – C
Answer any TWO of the following (2 ´ 20 = 40 Marks)
- Give an account of various components of a laboratory.
- Write an essay on types laboratory accidents.
- Explain in detail quality control of laboratory findings. Add a note on quality control chart.
- Describe different types of microscopes and their uses in clinical laboratory.