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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
M.Sc.DEGREE EXAMINATION MEDICAL LAB TECHNOLOGY
THIRDSEMESTER APRIL 2018
16PML3MC02- CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
Date: 26-04-2018 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 09:00-12:00
PART A
Answer ALL questions 10x2=20 marks
1. List the solutes in body fluids.
2. What is the role of alpha fetoprotein?
3. Comment on sputum examination.
4. Mention the clinical abnormalities associated with edema.
5. What are the types of effusions?
6. Write the principle for total sperm count.
7. Define the term Supra pubic aspiration.
8. State the principle of chorionic gonadotropin assay.
9. What is the chip method for pregnancy detection?
10. Write the interpretation of AFB fungal stain?
PART B
Answer any FOUR of the following 4x10=40 marks
11. Classify the different methods of diagnostic testing with urine.
12. Explain the body fluid compartments.
13. Discuss neural tube defects in detail.
14. Describe the formation of CSF and cross examination.
15. Elaborate on clinical and diagnostic importance of faeces.
16. Correlate the foetal maturation and the chemical composition of amniotic fluid.
PART C
Answer any TWO of the following 2x20=40 marks
17. Write in detail about joint diseases.
18. Elaborate the formation, collection, transport and processing including preservation of seminal fluid.
19. Explain the methods to measure body fluid compartment.
20. Elaborate on haemolytic disease of the new born.

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