1. Define basal state. 2. List 10 factors that influence blood composition. 3. What three things are timed specimens most often used to monitor? 4. What is a GTT? 5. What is TDM, and why would this be...

1. Define basal state.

2. List 10 factors that influence blood composition.

3. What three things are timed specimens most often used to monitor?

4. What is a GTT?

5. What is TDM, and why would this be ordered?

6. Why are BCs ordered?

7. What collection technique is critical for meaningful BC results?

8. Describe the screening process a potential blood donor goes through.

9. What special handling procedure is necessary for cold agglutinin samples?

10. List five tests that require transport on ice.