MLAT (ASCP) FINAL EXAM: MEDICAL
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN CERTIFIED BY
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL
PATHOLOGY (ASCP), 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
KEY EXAM TOPICS
Laboratory operations
Hematology
Clinical chemistry
Clinical chemistry
Urinalysis and body fluids
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL
PATHOLOGY (ASCP)
what order to stain these specimens: gyn pap smears, endometrial
specimens, sputum, CSF - CORRECT-ANSWERS--CSF, Gyn Pap Smears,
Endometrial specimens, sputum >>> 1. Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Why it's first: CSF has a very low cell count and the cells are extremely
delicate. Any delay in processing can cause the cells to degenerate and
lyse, making a microscopic diagnosis impossible. CSF is always considered
a stat (immediate) priority due to the time-sensitive and critical nature of
diagnosing conditions like meningitis.
2. Sputum
Why it's second: Sputum should also be processed promptly because it
contains live cells and microorganisms. Cellular and microbial degradation
,can occur if left unprocessed, which could interfere with the accurate
identification of pathogens and abnormal cells.
3. Endometrial specimens
Why they're third: Endometrial specimens are generally less urgent than
CSF and sputum. They are collected during a procedure, often as part of
an endometrial biopsy, and are typically submitted in a fixative solution
that preserves the tissue for staining. This fixation prevents cellular
degeneration, making the timing less critical for immediate processing
compared to fresh, unfixed specimens.
4. Gyn Pap smears
Why they're last: Pap smears are the least time-sensitive specimen in this
group. They are commonly collected in liquid-based cytology (LBC)
solution, which provides a long window of preservation for the cells, and in
some cases, can be rehydrated if they have air-dried. This allows for a
more flexible processing schedule, as the cells are well-preserved by the
fixative.
this factor would increase the processing time of histology specimens
(faster) - CORRECT-ANSWERS--heat, agitation
is the responsibility of the MLAT to maintain and improve their skills -
CORRECT-ANSWERS--continuing education, mandated by code of ethics
via governing college
define regulation 682 - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Laboratory and Specimen
Collection Center Licensing Act - person under direct supervision performs
lab tests with limited skills and responsibility
what is a bill - CORRECT-ANSWERS--proposed Act before legislation
,RHPA is - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Regulated Health Professions Act - protect
public from harm, promote high quality care, patient choice, regulatory
equality, accountability
define regulation 860 - CORRECT-ANSWERS--WHMIS - Workplace
Hazardous Materials Information System - workplace/supplier labels,
msds/sds, worker and education training
who is responsible for WHMIS - CORRECT-ANSWERS--employee, employer,
manufacturer
define a controlled product and give example - CORRECT-ANSWERS--
anything that requires a hazard classification or poses a threat to humans
and the environment - dry ice #1845
when is a supplier label not required on a controlled product - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--originates in the lab and stays in the lab, or manufacturer label
is worn out
where do you find the definition of a laboratory technician - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--regulation 682 - Laboratory and Specimen Collection Center
Licensing Act
what is a myelogram - CORRECT-ANSWERS--used for injecting contrast
dye into spine
urine passes from the ureters to the bladder by - CORRECT-ANSWERS--
peristalsis
refers to drawing urine from a bladder - CORRECT-ANSWERS--cytocentisis
, refers to the removal of the ileum - CORRECT-ANSWERS--ileectomy
is gas exchange between the blood and the cells inside the body -
CORRECT-ANSWERS--internal respiration
is the major fuel source to produce ATP - CORRECT-ANSWERS--glucose
carbon is - CORRECT-ANSWERS--primary substance in all organic
molecules
define metabolism - CORRECT-ANSWERS--all chemical reactions that
happen in the body, the breakdown of complex substances into simpler
ones, the utilization of nutrients and oxygen to produce molecules of ATP
matter consists of - CORRECT-ANSWERS--solid, liquid, gas
is the hormone that determines if the bone is to be broken down to
release calcium into the blood stream - CORRECT-ANSWERS--PTH
is the cavity within the kidney that collects urine - CORRECT-ANSWERS--
renal pelvis
where does most of the absorption take place in the digestive process -
CORRECT-ANSWERS--small intestines
bile is produced in the - CORRECT-ANSWERS--liver
where is the medulla oblongata located - CORRECT-ANSWERS--lower part
of brain stem
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN CERTIFIED BY
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL
PATHOLOGY (ASCP), 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
KEY EXAM TOPICS
Laboratory operations
Hematology
Clinical chemistry
Clinical chemistry
Urinalysis and body fluids
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL
PATHOLOGY (ASCP)
what order to stain these specimens: gyn pap smears, endometrial
specimens, sputum, CSF - CORRECT-ANSWERS--CSF, Gyn Pap Smears,
Endometrial specimens, sputum >>> 1. Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Why it's first: CSF has a very low cell count and the cells are extremely
delicate. Any delay in processing can cause the cells to degenerate and
lyse, making a microscopic diagnosis impossible. CSF is always considered
a stat (immediate) priority due to the time-sensitive and critical nature of
diagnosing conditions like meningitis.
2. Sputum
Why it's second: Sputum should also be processed promptly because it
contains live cells and microorganisms. Cellular and microbial degradation
,can occur if left unprocessed, which could interfere with the accurate
identification of pathogens and abnormal cells.
3. Endometrial specimens
Why they're third: Endometrial specimens are generally less urgent than
CSF and sputum. They are collected during a procedure, often as part of
an endometrial biopsy, and are typically submitted in a fixative solution
that preserves the tissue for staining. This fixation prevents cellular
degeneration, making the timing less critical for immediate processing
compared to fresh, unfixed specimens.
4. Gyn Pap smears
Why they're last: Pap smears are the least time-sensitive specimen in this
group. They are commonly collected in liquid-based cytology (LBC)
solution, which provides a long window of preservation for the cells, and in
some cases, can be rehydrated if they have air-dried. This allows for a
more flexible processing schedule, as the cells are well-preserved by the
fixative.
this factor would increase the processing time of histology specimens
(faster) - CORRECT-ANSWERS--heat, agitation
is the responsibility of the MLAT to maintain and improve their skills -
CORRECT-ANSWERS--continuing education, mandated by code of ethics
via governing college
define regulation 682 - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Laboratory and Specimen
Collection Center Licensing Act - person under direct supervision performs
lab tests with limited skills and responsibility
what is a bill - CORRECT-ANSWERS--proposed Act before legislation
,RHPA is - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Regulated Health Professions Act - protect
public from harm, promote high quality care, patient choice, regulatory
equality, accountability
define regulation 860 - CORRECT-ANSWERS--WHMIS - Workplace
Hazardous Materials Information System - workplace/supplier labels,
msds/sds, worker and education training
who is responsible for WHMIS - CORRECT-ANSWERS--employee, employer,
manufacturer
define a controlled product and give example - CORRECT-ANSWERS--
anything that requires a hazard classification or poses a threat to humans
and the environment - dry ice #1845
when is a supplier label not required on a controlled product - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--originates in the lab and stays in the lab, or manufacturer label
is worn out
where do you find the definition of a laboratory technician - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--regulation 682 - Laboratory and Specimen Collection Center
Licensing Act
what is a myelogram - CORRECT-ANSWERS--used for injecting contrast
dye into spine
urine passes from the ureters to the bladder by - CORRECT-ANSWERS--
peristalsis
refers to drawing urine from a bladder - CORRECT-ANSWERS--cytocentisis
, refers to the removal of the ileum - CORRECT-ANSWERS--ileectomy
is gas exchange between the blood and the cells inside the body -
CORRECT-ANSWERS--internal respiration
is the major fuel source to produce ATP - CORRECT-ANSWERS--glucose
carbon is - CORRECT-ANSWERS--primary substance in all organic
molecules
define metabolism - CORRECT-ANSWERS--all chemical reactions that
happen in the body, the breakdown of complex substances into simpler
ones, the utilization of nutrients and oxygen to produce molecules of ATP
matter consists of - CORRECT-ANSWERS--solid, liquid, gas
is the hormone that determines if the bone is to be broken down to
release calcium into the blood stream - CORRECT-ANSWERS--PTH
is the cavity within the kidney that collects urine - CORRECT-ANSWERS--
renal pelvis
where does most of the absorption take place in the digestive process -
CORRECT-ANSWERS--small intestines
bile is produced in the - CORRECT-ANSWERS--liver
where is the medulla oblongata located - CORRECT-ANSWERS--lower part
of brain stem
