India Ink method is used to stain which cell structure?

Klebsiella sp. and Enterobacter sp. are very similar in biochemical reactions but may be differentiated on the basis of motility.  Which of the following is true?

Aspirin has what effect on hemostasis? interferes with platelet adherence interferes with ADP release interferes with secondary platelet aggregation interferes with clot retraction

Which of the following hormones have the ability increase blood glucose concentration? glucagon ACTH insulin thyroxine  

A College of American Pathologists (CAP) survey was analyzed for alkaline phosphatase in duplicate with the following results 324 mU/ml and 330 mU/ml respectively.  Both the normal and abnormal controls analyzed during the run were within the confidence range.  The CAP survey results were reported as obtained.  When the survey report came back, it was noted that the confidence range for the ALP was 295-310 mU/ml.  This information reveals that:

Ketone bodies are found in the urine as a result of:

Assess the patient disease state if the patient has the following results:HBsAg:             positive            anti-HBe:            negativeHBeAg: positive                        anti-HBsAg: negativeAnti-HBc (IgM): positive

The most common cause of fatal transfusion reactions:

A 65-year-old male is admitted complaining of weakness, fatigue, and weight loss. Enlarged lymph nodes and bone tenderness are noted.  A CBC is ordered with the following results:            WBC = 100,000/cu mm            RBC = 5.2 x 106/cu mm            Hb = 15.1 g/dl            HCT = 47%            Differential = 15% segs            85% lymphocytes            Many smudge cells are present.  All lymphocytes are small, size variation minimal.  What hematological disorder could this involve?

Thrombin’s function in hemostasis:         cleave fibrinogen         activate XIII         activate V and VIII         inactivate fibrinolysis         inactivate Va, VIIIa