Does anyone have a phlebotomy study guide for the NHA CPT exam that they can share?

Hello My Little Gang of Nasties 😈🤪 Tomorrow we’re running another pop-up LIVE study session at: 📍3PM PST📍4PM MST📍5PM CST📍6PM EST We’re going through random practice questions on LabCE! We’re diving DEEP into: 🔬 Theory 🧠 Strategy 📚 Critical thinking 💡 WHY the right answers are right 💡 WHY the wrong answers are wrong This is your chance to: ✔️ Study WITH me in real time ✔️ Learn exam strategy ✔️ Build confidence ✔️ Actually have FUN studying 🤣 All you need to bring is your brain, some water, and a willingness to get better. If you want to be part of these every week (plus access to ALL the recordings + structured study support), head over to the Inner Circle of Microscope Views and get inside now. See you tomorrow! xoxo, Marilyn

Greetings Gang 😈🤪 HERE IS THE RECAP OF MONDAY'S LIVE STUDY SESSION ‼️✨There is another one tomorrow evening at 3PM PST/4PM MST/5PM CST/6PM EST https://fathom.video/share/DTxwmHy1sLVpYaFTAkb53canXdH-9NMC VIEW RECORDING - 88 mins (No highlights) Meeting Purpose Review ASCP practice questions across multiple lab disciplines. Key Takeaways - Lewis Antigens are Adsorbed: Lewis antigens are unique because they are not intrinsic to RBCs; they are passively adsorbed from plasma. This key distinction from other blood groups is a common exam point. - Yersinia enterocolitica is a Transfusion Risk: This organism's ability to grow at 4°C (blood storage temperature) makes it a critical cause of transfusion-related septicemia, a high-yield exam fact. - MDS Cytopenia is from Apoptosis: Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) cause low cell counts (cytopenia) because the bone marrow produces abnormal cells that are destroyed via apoptosis before they can be released into circulation. - PCR Steps are Denaturation, Annealing, Extension (DAE): This is the correct sequence for PCR. "Hot start" methods prevent non-specific reactions by keeping the polymerase inactive until the optimal temperature is reached. Topics Molecular Biology & Genetics - DNA Nucleotide Composition:A DNA nucleotide consists of deoxyribose, phosphate, and a nitrogenous base (A, T, C, or G).Ribose and Uracil (U) are components of RNA only. - Huntington's Disease:Caused by a trinucleotide repeat: CAG.CGG is associated with Fragile X syndrome. - Second Messengers (cAMP vs. cGMP):cAMP is generated from ATP by adenyl cyclase.cGMP is generated from GTP by guanylyl cyclase.Clinical Relevance:cGMP → Blood vessel relaxation (vasodilation), explaining the action of drugs like nitroglycerin and .cAMP → Bronchodilation, explaining the action of drugs like albuterol.Lab Takeaway: High hormone levels with no expected effect can indicate a signal transduction problem (e.g., Type 2 Diabetes), not a hormone production issue. - PCR Steps & Hot Start PCR:Standard PCR Sequence: Denaturation → Annealing → Extension (DAE).Hot Start PCR: Prevents non-specific reactions by keeping the polymerase inactive until the optimal temperature is reached.Methods:Keeping the reaction on ice until the thermal cycler heats.Separating polymerase and primers with a wax bead that melts at high temperature.Using modified polymerases that are only activated at high temperatures. - MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry:Mechanism: Identifies bacteria by measuring the mass-to-charge ratio of molecules.Process: A laser vaporizes the sample, and the "time of flight" of the molecules is compared to a database for identification.Key Point: The laser does not amplify bacteria; it vaporizes them.

Hello My Little Gang of Nasties 😈👅 We’ve got another FREE study session coming up this week, but I need your vote! 👇🏾 ⚠️ Quick note: Tuesday is a United States Federal Holiday, so keep that in mind when voting! Drop your vote in the comments: Which day works best for you? 👉🏾 Tuesday (Veteran's Day Holiday) 👉🏾 Wednesday Then comment your preferred time + time zone (Example: 4PM CST / 5PM EST). Once I see what works best for most of you, I’ll lock in the schedule and post the Zoom link! 🎥 We’ll be going over ASCP-style questions and breaking down strategy, so come ready to learn and laugh like last time. xoxo, Marilyn 🫶🏽

Hello My Little Gang of Nasties 😈👅 I’m hosting a FREE study session this Wednesday at 3 PM PST! ⏰ Time breakdown: - PST — 3:00 PM - MST — 4:00 PM - CST — 5:00 PM - EST — 6:00 PM We’re diving into practice questions AND strategy: how to break these questions down, interpret them properly, and actually retain what you’re learning 🧠🔥 Bring your notes, your focus, and your energy 😤📝 See y’all there!