For this question, please match the analyte to the correct reference range.  

Which one of the following analytes shows no difference in composition between a serum and a plasma specimen?

As a MLT, what is your course of action in the scenario on Question 55?

A hospitalized patient in the ICU has cirrhosis. After a period of time, the heart and kidneys begin to fail and the patient develops edema. What type of electrolyte disorder would develop from this situation?

Which method of analysis will provide the most accurate electrolyte results if a grossly lipemic sample is used?

In this heterogeneous assay, one of the reaction components is attached to the surface of a solid phase. An aliquot of patient sample containing the analyte of interest is added, a wash step occurs, and an enzyme-labeled antibody different from the bound antibody is added followed by the substrate. This type of assay is called:

A tumor of plasmacytoid cells that is diagnosed as Waldenström macroglobulinemia produces a paraprotein that is an:

1,25(OH)2D, also known as 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D, is the best blood test for determining adequacy of Vitamin D stores in the body.

An individual has several laboratory tests ordered and is having blood collected. After applying the tourniquet, the phlebotomist has to answer the phone and write down a message, leaving the tourniquet in place for approximately 3 minutes. How will this affect this individual’s serum composition of total protein and potassium?

The set of results that most accurately reflects severe renal disease is: