Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastDate / TimeDateTime1. There are three quality control measures the i-Chroma reader manufacturer have put in place to ensure that the quality of i-Chroma results are accurate. Please name them: a)b)2. What is procalcitonin (PCT) and what is it used for?a) A useful hormone regulating calcium levelsb) A protein precursor of calcitonin used to diagnose and monitor bacterial infections and sepsis.c) A protein secreted by the c-cells of the thyroid used to treat bacterial infectionsd) A blood test for determining thyroid c-cells disease3. In what situations is PCT testing most helpful?a) For routine blood test in healthy individuals whose normal levels are 0.5ng/ml.b) For diagnosing and monitoring viral infectionsc) For determining blood calcium levelsd) For diagnosing and monitoring bacterial infections and sepsis4. CRP is present in healthy human blood.a) False b) True5. What is MxA and what does it indicate when it's elevated? a) A blood protein indicating acute bacterial infection b) A blood protein indicating viral infection c) A blood protein indicating inflammation d) A blood protein indicating normal immune function6. Why is the MxA/CRP test useful? a) To determine the severity of a disease b) To differentiate between viral and bacterial infections c) To monitor the effectiveness of bacterial treatment d) To identify genetic replication disorders7. In what situation would a high MxA and a low CRP level be indicative of? a) Viral infection b) Bacterial infection c) Inflammation d) Normal immune function9. What is the primary benefit of using the MxA/CRP test in relation antibiotic stewardship? a) It allows for early diagnosis of all types of infections.b) It provides a definitive diagnosis of all viral infections. . c) It can replace all other diagnostic methods for infections d) It helps in reducing unnecessary antibiotic use.10. How does the MxA/CRP test work? a) It measures the concentration of both MxA and CRP in the blood. b) It measures the presence of bacteria and viruses in the blood. c) It measures the level of viral antibodies in the blood. d) It uses a combination of different tests to diagnose viral and bacterial infections.Submit
