Board Exam Topic Checklist
Board Exam Topic Checklist
By Dr. Krizza-Almond Sarmiento Aguilar-Salido, RMT, MT (ASCPi) and Sir Jayson B. Sanchez, RMT, MLS (ASCPi)CM, MSMTC
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Quality assurance
Collection and preservation of specimen
Quality control
CLINICAL MICROSCOPY Done? Again? Last?
Urine
Anatomy and physiology of the kidney
Formation of urine
Macroscopic examination
Chemical analyses
Microscopic examination
Pregnancy testing
Renal calculi
Feces
Other Body Fluids
CSF
Seminal Fluid
Amniotic Fluid
Gastric Fluid and Duodenal Content
Sputum and Bronchial Washings
Synovial Fluid
Peritoneal, Pleural, and Pericardial Fluids
Collection, preservation and handling of specimens
Microscope, automation, other instruments
Quality assurance and laboratory safety
HEMATOLOGY Done? Again? Last?
Blood collection, anticoagulants and others (including Safety)
Hematology tests and procedures
Routine
Automation
Special
Hematopoiesis, Diseases/Disorders and Reference values
Hematopoiesis (in general)
Erythropoiesis and RBCs
Leukopoiesis and WBCs
Thrombopoiesis and Platelets
Coagulation (Principles, Procedures, Diseases/Disorders and Reference values)
Hemostasis - Theories/Concepts, Mechanisms
Coagulation procedures/tests
Coagulation factors, diseases/disorders & reference values
Quality assurance
IMMUNOLOGY, SEROLOGY & BLOOD BANKING Done? Again? Last?
Historical background
Natural (innate) immunity, including role of macrophages, monocytes and
granulocytes
Acquired immunity - humoral responses, immunogens, immunoglobulins, B cells
Acquired immunity - cellular responses, T cells, cytokines and chemokines
Complement System
MHC, HLA and Transplantation
Immunologic tests for detection of antigens & antibodies - principles, procedures,
interpretation of results
Bacterial infections and STD
Viral infections, including Hepatitis and HIV
Fungal infections
Parasitic infections, including malaria
Autoimmune disorders
Tumor immunology (Tumor markers, Oncoproteins)
Hypersensitivity
Instrumentation and quality management
ABO and Rh Blood Group Systems
Other Major Blood Group Systems: Kell, Duffy, Kidd, Lewis, MNSs, Lutheran, P, I
Minor Blood Group Systems: Diego, Cartwright, Chido, XG, Scianna, Gerbich, Milton,
Knops, Bg, Indian, etc
Basic Genetics
Blood donor selection and processing
Blood preservation and banking
Component preparation
Transfusion therapy
By Dr. Krizza-Almond Sarmiento Aguilar-Salido, RMT, MT (ASCPi) and Sir Jayson B. Sanchez, RMT, MLS (ASCPi)CM, MSMTC
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Transfusion reactions
Transfusion-transmitted diseases
BB techniques and procedures: typing, compatibility testing, antibody detection
and identification
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN) and Auto-immune Hemolytic Anemia
Quality management (structure, set-up/ equipment, Laboratory Information
System/LIS)
HISTOTECHNIQUES & MEDTECH LAWS Done? Again? Last?
Histology and Pathology
Terminologies
Etiology of disease
Signs, symptoms and course of disease
Cellular and tissue changes
Histopathologic techniques and procedures
Preservation and handling of specimen
Tissue processing and procedures
Routine – Manual
Routine – Automation
Special - Frozen section, Microwave
Staining
Routine
Special (Immunohistochemistry)
Cytological techniques and procedures
Preservation and handling of specimen
Processing
Manual
Automation
Staining
Autopsy
Terminologies
Handling, processing and documentation
Quality assurance
MT Laws
Laboratory Management
Related Laws
Code of Ethics including Bioethics
By Dr. Krizza-Almond Sarmiento Aguilar-Salido, RMT, MT (ASCPi) and Sir Jayson B. Sanchez, RMT, MLS (ASCPi)CM, MSMTC
#ThePhoenixxApp – Your Online Review Companion