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Blood Bank ASCP 2026 || MOST RECENT VERIFIED
EXAM ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ || NEWEST EXAM!!!
Below are the results of the history obtained from a
prospective female blood donor:
age: 16
temp: 99.0 degree F (37.2 ˚C)
Hct: 36%
history: tetanus toxoid immunization 1 week previously
How many of the above results excludes this donor from
giving blood for a routine transfusion?
a. none
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3 - Answer-b. 1
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The Hct must be >38%. A donor may be 16 unless state
law differs. Temperature must not exceed 99.5 degrees
F/37.5˚C, blood pressure must be <180mm Hg systolic
and <100mm Hg diastolic, pulse 50-100 unless an athlete
(which can be lower). Toxoids and vaccines from synthetic
or killed sources have no deferral.
Prior to blood donation, the intended venipuncture site
must be cleaned with a scrub solution containing:
a. hypochlorite
b. isopropyl alcohol
c. 10% acetone
d. PVP iodine complex - Answer-d. PVP iodine complex
The scrub must use iodine, eg, PVP iodine complex.
Donors who are sensitive to iodine can have the area
cleaned with a preparation of 2% chlorhexidine and 70%
isopropyl alcohol.
All donor blood testing must include:
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a. complete Rh phenotyping
b. anti-CMV testing
c. direct antiglobulin test
d. serological test for syphilis - Answer-d. serological test
for syphilis
Testing for syphilis was the first mandated donor screening
test for infectious disease and is still part of donor
screening.
During the preparation of Platelet Concentrates from
Whole Blood, the blood should be:
a. cooled towards 6 ˚C
b. cooled towards 20-24 ˚C
c. warmed to 37 ˚C
d. heated to 57 ˚C - Answer-b. cooled towards 20-24 ˚C
Platelets are prepared and stored at 20-24 ˚C for optimum
function.
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The western blot is a confirmatory test for the presence of:
a. CMV antibody
b. anti-HIV-1
c. HBsAg
d. serum protein abnormalities - Answer-b. anti-HIV-1
Western blot uses purified HIV proteins to confirm
reactivity in samples whose screening test for anti-HIV is
positive.
The minimum hemoglobin concentration in a fingerstick
from a male blood donor is:
a. 12.0 g/dL (120 g/L)
b. 12.5 g/dL (125 g/L)
c. 13.5 g/dL (13.5 g/L)
d. 15.0 g/dL (150 g/L) - Answer-b. 12.5 g/dL (125 g/L)
All donors, regardless of sex, require a minimum
hemoglobin of 12.5 g/dL (125 g/L). The value must not be
performed on an earlobe stick.
Blood Bank ASCP 2026 || MOST RECENT VERIFIED
EXAM ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ || NEWEST EXAM!!!
Below are the results of the history obtained from a
prospective female blood donor:
age: 16
temp: 99.0 degree F (37.2 ˚C)
Hct: 36%
history: tetanus toxoid immunization 1 week previously
How many of the above results excludes this donor from
giving blood for a routine transfusion?
a. none
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3 - Answer-b. 1
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The Hct must be >38%. A donor may be 16 unless state
law differs. Temperature must not exceed 99.5 degrees
F/37.5˚C, blood pressure must be <180mm Hg systolic
and <100mm Hg diastolic, pulse 50-100 unless an athlete
(which can be lower). Toxoids and vaccines from synthetic
or killed sources have no deferral.
Prior to blood donation, the intended venipuncture site
must be cleaned with a scrub solution containing:
a. hypochlorite
b. isopropyl alcohol
c. 10% acetone
d. PVP iodine complex - Answer-d. PVP iodine complex
The scrub must use iodine, eg, PVP iodine complex.
Donors who are sensitive to iodine can have the area
cleaned with a preparation of 2% chlorhexidine and 70%
isopropyl alcohol.
All donor blood testing must include:
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a. complete Rh phenotyping
b. anti-CMV testing
c. direct antiglobulin test
d. serological test for syphilis - Answer-d. serological test
for syphilis
Testing for syphilis was the first mandated donor screening
test for infectious disease and is still part of donor
screening.
During the preparation of Platelet Concentrates from
Whole Blood, the blood should be:
a. cooled towards 6 ˚C
b. cooled towards 20-24 ˚C
c. warmed to 37 ˚C
d. heated to 57 ˚C - Answer-b. cooled towards 20-24 ˚C
Platelets are prepared and stored at 20-24 ˚C for optimum
function.
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The western blot is a confirmatory test for the presence of:
a. CMV antibody
b. anti-HIV-1
c. HBsAg
d. serum protein abnormalities - Answer-b. anti-HIV-1
Western blot uses purified HIV proteins to confirm
reactivity in samples whose screening test for anti-HIV is
positive.
The minimum hemoglobin concentration in a fingerstick
from a male blood donor is:
a. 12.0 g/dL (120 g/L)
b. 12.5 g/dL (125 g/L)
c. 13.5 g/dL (13.5 g/L)
d. 15.0 g/dL (150 g/L) - Answer-b. 12.5 g/dL (125 g/L)
All donors, regardless of sex, require a minimum
hemoglobin of 12.5 g/dL (125 g/L). The value must not be
performed on an earlobe stick.
