Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) AMCA Practice Exam

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Which department is responsible for performing a Complete Blood Count (CBC)?

Hematology
Pathology
Cytology
Immunology

The correct answer is: Hematology

The department responsible for performing a Complete Blood Count (CBC) is Hematology. This area of laboratory medicine focuses on the study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood diseases. A CBC is a comprehensive test that evaluates various components of the blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets. Hematology technicians analyze the samples to assess overall health, detect a wide range of disorders, such as anemia, infection, and many other diseases that affect blood cells. Thus, the specialization and focus of Hematology make it the appropriate department for conducting CBCs and interpreting the results to inform clinical decisions. Other departments, such as Pathology, Cytology, and Immunology, have different focuses and responsibilities, such as examining tissues for disease, studying individual cells, and assessing immune response, respectively.