MLT ASCP EXAM ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ capillary puncture. Answer: Involves collecting blood after
puncturing the skin with a lancet.
◉ Certification initials for American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Answer: PBT(ASCP)
◉ Patient Confidentiality. Answer: is seen by many as the ethical
cornerstone of professional behavior in the healthcare field
◉ Communication feedback loop. Answer: Involves a
sender(speaker), a receiver(listener), and when complete, a process
called feedback, creating what is referred to as the...
◉ Proxemics. Answer: The study of an individuals concepts and use
of space
◉ Dress of a phlebotomist includes. Answer: Lab coats completely
covering the clothing underneath and should be clean and pressed
(when worn), Long hair must be pulled back and fingernails must
are kept short for safety
,◉ What dept and tube is used to perform laboratory tests that
identify diseases associated with blood and the blood forming
tissues. Answer: Hematology - Lavender tube
◉ Coagulation. Answer: The study of the ability of blood to form and
dissolve clots
◉ What department performs the most lab tests?. Answer:
Chemistry
◉ Potassium oxalate is a. Answer: Anticoagulant
◉ Sodium fluoride is a _________ in __________colored tubes. Answer:
Antiglycolytic Agent, Grey
◉ Serology or Immunology means. Answer: The study of serum
◉ The Joint Commission (TJC). Answer: an independent non-profit
organization establishing standards for the operation of hospitals
and other health related facilities and services
◉ The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) is ____.
Answer: An organization that develop clinical and laboratory
,practices and promote their use worldwide (sets the standard of
care)
◉ Quality Assurance (QA). Answer: Establishes policies and
procedures fall under this process (involves patient)
◉ Quality Control (QC). Answer: The use of checks and controls
(involves equipment)
◉ What is the most important aspect of specimen collection.
Answer: Patient Identification
◉ What is a delta check?. Answer: compares current results of a
laboratory test with previous results for the same test on the same
patient
◉ What is the Procedure Manual?. Answer: States the policies and
procedures that apply to each test or practice performed in the
laboratory
◉ What is tort law?. Answer: A wrongful act other than breach of
contract committed against someones person, property, reputation
or other legally protected right, for which the individual is entitled to
damages
, ◉ Assault. Answer: An act or threat causing another to be in fear of
immediate battery(harmful touching)
◉ Battery. Answer: An intentional harmful or offensive touching of,
or force on another person without consenter legal justification
◉ Malpractice. Answer: Type of negligence committed by a
professional that has caused harm
◉ Negligence. Answer: A failure to exercise due care
◉ To claim negligence what 3 things must be present?. Answer: 1.
Legal duty
2. Breach of that duty
3.Harm done
◉ What is the best insurance against lawsuits?. Answer: Take steps
to avoid them
◉ Informed Consent. Answer: Requires that a patient given
adequate information regarding the method, risks and consequences
of a procedure before consenting to it
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ capillary puncture. Answer: Involves collecting blood after
puncturing the skin with a lancet.
◉ Certification initials for American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Answer: PBT(ASCP)
◉ Patient Confidentiality. Answer: is seen by many as the ethical
cornerstone of professional behavior in the healthcare field
◉ Communication feedback loop. Answer: Involves a
sender(speaker), a receiver(listener), and when complete, a process
called feedback, creating what is referred to as the...
◉ Proxemics. Answer: The study of an individuals concepts and use
of space
◉ Dress of a phlebotomist includes. Answer: Lab coats completely
covering the clothing underneath and should be clean and pressed
(when worn), Long hair must be pulled back and fingernails must
are kept short for safety
,◉ What dept and tube is used to perform laboratory tests that
identify diseases associated with blood and the blood forming
tissues. Answer: Hematology - Lavender tube
◉ Coagulation. Answer: The study of the ability of blood to form and
dissolve clots
◉ What department performs the most lab tests?. Answer:
Chemistry
◉ Potassium oxalate is a. Answer: Anticoagulant
◉ Sodium fluoride is a _________ in __________colored tubes. Answer:
Antiglycolytic Agent, Grey
◉ Serology or Immunology means. Answer: The study of serum
◉ The Joint Commission (TJC). Answer: an independent non-profit
organization establishing standards for the operation of hospitals
and other health related facilities and services
◉ The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) is ____.
Answer: An organization that develop clinical and laboratory
,practices and promote their use worldwide (sets the standard of
care)
◉ Quality Assurance (QA). Answer: Establishes policies and
procedures fall under this process (involves patient)
◉ Quality Control (QC). Answer: The use of checks and controls
(involves equipment)
◉ What is the most important aspect of specimen collection.
Answer: Patient Identification
◉ What is a delta check?. Answer: compares current results of a
laboratory test with previous results for the same test on the same
patient
◉ What is the Procedure Manual?. Answer: States the policies and
procedures that apply to each test or practice performed in the
laboratory
◉ What is tort law?. Answer: A wrongful act other than breach of
contract committed against someones person, property, reputation
or other legally protected right, for which the individual is entitled to
damages
, ◉ Assault. Answer: An act or threat causing another to be in fear of
immediate battery(harmful touching)
◉ Battery. Answer: An intentional harmful or offensive touching of,
or force on another person without consenter legal justification
◉ Malpractice. Answer: Type of negligence committed by a
professional that has caused harm
◉ Negligence. Answer: A failure to exercise due care
◉ To claim negligence what 3 things must be present?. Answer: 1.
Legal duty
2. Breach of that duty
3.Harm done
◉ What is the best insurance against lawsuits?. Answer: Take steps
to avoid them
◉ Informed Consent. Answer: Requires that a patient given
adequate information regarding the method, risks and consequences
of a procedure before consenting to it
