A sample of turbid knee fluid arrives in your laboratory and needs to be analyzed for the presence of white blood cells (WBC). An initial test reveals that the WBC concentration is higher than the upper limit of the automated blood analyzer
Which of the following should be done in order to achieve an accurate reading?
A) Extrapolate the concentration from a standard curve.
B) Obtain another sample.
C) Order a more sensitive machine.
D) Perform a dilution of the sample.
D
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A. destroy the rope immediately. B. record the damage in the rope log. C. cut off the end to pull off excess material. D. store the rope in a dryer place, moisture is causing the slippage.
Accept checks only from patients who are known or, if from an unfamiliar person, obtain three forms of identification such as a driver's license, credit card, social security card, bank and employee identification cards, or a U.S. passport
Indicate whether the statement is true or false