LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – MEDICAL LAB. TECHNOLOGY
FIRST SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012
ML 1811 – FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
Date : 01/11/2012 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
Time : 1:00 – 4:00
Section A
Answer ALL the questions: (2×10 = 20 Marks)
- What are the factors to be considered while calibrating pipettes?
- What is absorbance?
- What are the advantages of phase contrast microscope?
- What filter is used in laminar air flow?
- What is the source of hospital acquired infection?
- Categorize centrifuges based on their usage.
- What is buffer?
- Differentiate venepuncture from peripheral blood collection.
- What is phlebotomy?
- Define precision.
Section B
Answer any FOUR of the following: (4×10 = 40 Marks)
11.Describe the function and use of fluorescence microscope.
- Explain the different staining methods.
- Discuss the working of an autoclave with a neat diagram.
- Comment on modern clinical laboratory setup.
- Explain any four solution preparation in clinical laboratory.
- How will you maintain clinical records in clinical laboratory?
Section C
Answer any TWO of the following: (2×20 = 40 Marks)
17.Explain the causes and prevention of hospital acquired infection.
- Write in detail on sterilization by dry heat.
- Give an account on quality assurance.
- Explain collection, transport, storage and disposal of sputum samples in laboratory.
