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principle: measurement of light transmitted by solution to determine concentration of light-absorbing substances in solution

identify the analytical method

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spectrophotometry

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describe double beam spectrophotometer. how does it work?

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monochromatic light split into two components. absorbance of sample can be recorded directly

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State Beer’s Law

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concentration of a substance is directly proportional to the light absorbed, or inversely proportional to the logarithm of transmitted light

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purpose of collimator @ spectrophotometer

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minimizes unwanted/scattered light

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purpose of monochromator @ spectrophotometer

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wavelength selector

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T/F

Glass cuvette is used for both visible and UV light

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F

quartz: UV radiation

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identify:

convert transmitted radiant energy into equiv amt of electrical energy

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photodetector

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Amount of light absorbed at wavelength depends on molecular and ion types. Which 3 factors may affect?

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concentration
pH
temperature

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Differentiate reagent blank fr sample blank

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reagent blank: corrects absorbance caused by color of reagent
sample blank: corrects absorbance caused by optical interference

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identify instrument: measures absorption of light of unique wavelength by atoms @ ground state

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atomic absorption spectrophotometer

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Light source for Atomic absorption spectrophotometer

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Hollow cathode lamp

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Which modulates light source @ atomic  absorption spectrophotometer?
A. Chopper
B. Nebulizer
C. Both A and B
D. NOTA
A

A

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Which converts ions @ atomic  absorption spectrophotometer?
A. Chopper
B. Nebulizer
C. Both A and B
D. NOTA
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B

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atomic  absorption spectrophotometer applied at the ff except-
A. Electrolytes
B. Dissolved gases
C. Carboxylic Acids
D. NOTA
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C

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15
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Before mass spectrometry, the compound must be isolated via gas chrom/HPLC.

True or false?

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True

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16
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Mass spectrometry is used in:
A. Drug testing
B. Proteomics
C. Both A and B
D.NOTA
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C

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17
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Identify analytical method

Measures amt of light emitted by a molecule after excitation by EM radiation

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Fluorometry

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[Fluorometry]

Purpose of primary filter @ monochromator

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Allow passage of light of the proper wavelength for absorption of molecule

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Factors that affect fluorescence include all except
A. pH changes
B. Temperature
C. Exposure duration
D. Hue of substance
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D

Concentration dapat

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20
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False about chemiluminescence
A. Frm species
B. Emitted radiation is related to analyte concentration
C. Chemical rxn: electronically excited cpd that emits light as it returns to ground state
D. Signal is taken as derivative of entire peak

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D

integral dapat

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21
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Main disadvantage of chemiluminescence

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Impurities can cause background signal that degrades sensitivity and specificity

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22
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Identify analytical method.

Measurement of light scattered by particulate (turbid solution). Light has signal that must be amplified

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Nephelometry

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[Nephelometry]
Light scattering dep on all except
A.wavelength of incident light 
B.particle size
C.amount of sample
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[Nephelometry]

wavelength of incident light __ particle diam, para at least forward

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less than or equal to

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[Nephelometry] | Main application
measurement of Ag-Ab complex
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[Nephelometry] | Identify type: wavelengths use are 320-650nm. Light scattered forward
Rayleigh-Debye type
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[Nephelometry] T/F Detector output is inversely prop to concentration
F Direct prop dapat
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Measures reduction in light transmission due to particle formation Identify analytical method
[Turbidimetry]
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[Turbidimetry] | Amount of light absorbed by a suspension of particles depends on two factors: __ & __
Specimen conc | Particle size
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``` Turbidimetry may be applied in all except A. Glucose measurement of CSF B. Detect bacterial growth in broth C. Detect clot formation D. Protein measurement in urine ```
A
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[Electrophoresis] ``` The ff affect rate of migration except A. Shape of molecule B. Electric field strength C. Nature of supporting medium D. Pressure applied to machine ```
D Temp dapat
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[Electrophoresis] The ff separate by molecular size except A.Starch gel B.Agarose gel C.Polyacrylamide gel
B
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[Electrophoresis] Which supp medium does not bind protein? A.Starch gel B.Agarose gel C.Polyacrylamide gel
B
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Identify the analytical method: | charged proteins migrate through support medium that has continuous pH gradient
isoelectric focusing
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isoelectric focusing: applied in two ways. enumerate
1. detect oligoclonal immunoglobulin bands in CSF | 2. detect enzymes like ALP in serum
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identify instrument: | measures absorbance of the stain on a support medium
densitometer
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[Densitometry] | Signals detected by photodetector: related to absorbance of sample stain on the support. This is proportional to ___
specimen concentration
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identify analytical method: | measurement of electrical potential due to activity of free ions, or differences in voltage at constant currrent
potentiometry
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[potentiometry] | activity of analyte indicated in __
change in voltage
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[potentiometry] | applied in: __ and __
electrolytes | Dissolved gases
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identify analytical method: | measurement of the current flow produced by redox reaction
amperometry
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identify analytical method: | method in which potential is applied to electrochemical cell, and resulting current is measured
voltametry
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identify analytical method: | measurement of quantity of electricity needed to convert analyte to diff oxid state.
coulometry
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coulometry: direct application?
used to measure chloride ion in serum, plasma, CSF & sweat samples
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identify analytical method: separation method based on diff interactions of specimen compounds with mobile phase and stationary phase, as compounds travel thru support medium
chromatography
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chromatography methods useful for compounds that are naturally inclined to be volatile; used in separation of blood, alcohol, lipids
gas chromatography
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Gel chromatography separates molecules based on size and shape. It may use hydrophilic gel or hydrophobic gel. Uses of the former?
hydrophilic gel: sep antibodies, enzymes, proteins
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Gel chromatography separates molecules based on size and shape. It may use hydrophilic gel or hydrophobic gel. Uses of the latter?
hydrophobic gel: sep triglycerides, fatty acids
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identify chrom method | exchange of sample ions and mobile-phase ions with charged grp of stationary phase
ion exchange chromatography
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identify chrom method | separation of compounds is based on partition bet liquid mobile phase and liq stationary phase, coated on solid support
partition chromatography
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identify chrom method | uses immobilized biochem ligands as stationary phase to separate a few solutes fr other unretained solutes
affinity chromatography
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identify chrom method | separation based on absorption/desorption of solutes @ surface of solid particle
adsorption chromatography
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``` affinity chromatography may separate all except A. lipoproteins B. carbohydrates C. glycated hemoglobins D. vitamins ```
D
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Enumerate 4 types of analytic errors
random systematic total idiosyncratic
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Enumerate 4 advantages of automating lab testing
1. eliminate repetitive stress injury 2. less error rates 3. reduce operator occup hazard 4. increase quality of pre-analytic steps
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Enumerate 3 sources of problems, in sample introduction @ analytic stage
a. formation of clot attached to probe b. inadequate or short sample c. carry over

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