NHA Phlebotomy Certification Practice Exam

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Which pairing related to specimen characteristics is incorrect?

Icetoric and yellow
Lipemic and cloudy
Hemolyzed and red
Fasting and cloudy

The correct answer is: Fasting and cloudy

The pairing of fasting with cloudy is incorrect because fasting refers to the state of not having consumed food or drink prior to a test, which typically helps in obtaining a clear sample that reflects the baseline metabolic state of the patient. Cloudiness in a specimen, often caused by lipemia or the presence of certain cellular debris, does not correlate with the fasting state of an individual. In contrast, icteric specimens are indeed characterized by a yellow appearance due to elevated bilirubin levels, lipemic specimens are known for their cloudy appearance due to high levels of lipids, and hemolyzed specimens appear red owing to the breakdown of red blood cells. Each of these characteristics is accurately represented in the other pairings, showcasing how particular conditions or issues related to the specimen can be identified by visual traits.