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1A fasting venous glucose sample is collected in a plain (no additive) tube and left on the bench for 3 hours before centrifugation. Compared with a sample processed immediately, what change in measured glucose is expected?
A.Glucose is falsely decreased due to ongoing glycolysis by blood cells
B.Glucose is falsely increased due to red-cell lysis
C.Glucose is unchanged because it is chemically stable at room temperature
D.Glucose is falsely increased due to evaporation of water
Explanation: In an unseparated specimen, erythrocytes and leukocytes continue to metabolise glucose by glycolysis, lowering the measured concentration by roughly 5-7% per hour at room temperature. This is why sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (grey-top) tubes are preferred or why plasma must be separated promptly.
2Which anticoagulant tube is the correct choice for a routine complete blood count (CBC) performed on an automated haematology analyser?
A.Sodium citrate (light-blue top)
B.Lithium heparin (green top)
C.K2 or K3 EDTA (lavender top)
D.Sodium fluoride (grey top)
Explanation: EDTA chelates calcium and preserves cellular morphology and platelet counts, making it the standard anticoagulant for CBC and blood films. The lavender/purple top is used worldwide for haematology.
3A peripheral blood film shows hypochromic, microcytic red cells with marked anisopoikilocytosis. Which laboratory profile best supports iron-deficiency anaemia rather than anaemia of chronic disease?
A.Low serum ferritin with high total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)
B.Normal ferritin with low TIBC
C.High ferritin with high transferrin saturation
D.Normal ferritin with high transferrin saturation
Explanation: Iron deficiency depletes body iron stores, so ferritin falls and the liver upregulates transferrin, raising TIBC while transferrin saturation drops. This combination of low ferritin plus high TIBC is the classic discriminator from anaemia of chronic disease, in which ferritin is normal or high.
4During Gram staining, a technologist omits the decolouriser (acetone-alcohol) step. What is the most likely effect on the result?
A.All organisms appear Gram-negative (pink)
B.No organisms take up any stain
C.Gram-positive organisms falsely appear Gram-negative (pink)
D.Gram-negative organisms falsely appear Gram-positive (purple)
Explanation: Decolourisation is the critical differentiating step: it removes crystal violet from the thin-walled Gram-negative cells. Without it, Gram-negative cells retain the crystal-violet-iodine complex and are falsely read as Gram-positive (purple).
5A urine culture grows a lactose-fermenting, indole-positive, oxidase-negative Gram-negative rod that produces a metallic green sheen on EMB agar. Which organism is most likely?
A.Pseudomonas aeruginosa
B.Klebsiella pneumoniae
C.Escherichia coli
D.Proteus mirabilis
Explanation: The metallic green sheen on eosin-methylene-blue (EMB) agar is the hallmark of strong lactose fermenters, and combined with indole-positivity and oxidase-negativity it identifies Escherichia coli, the most common uropathogen.
6In ABO blood grouping, a patient's red cells agglutinate with anti-B but not anti-A, and the serum agglutinates A1 cells but not B cells. What is the blood group?
A.Group B
B.Group A
C.Group AB
D.Group O
Explanation: Forward typing shows B antigen on the red cells (reacts with anti-B), and reverse typing shows anti-A in the serum (agglutinates A cells). Both confirm group B, where the agglutinations of forward and reverse grouping mirror each other.
7A coagulation specimen collected in a 3.2% sodium citrate tube is only filled to about half the required volume. How does this most likely affect the prothrombin time (PT) and aPTT?
A.Both are falsely shortened
B.PT is prolonged but aPTT is unaffected
C.Both are falsely prolonged
D.Results are unaffected because citrate self-corrects
Explanation: Citrate tubes require a fixed 9:1 blood-to-anticoagulant ratio. An underfilled tube has excess citrate relative to plasma, which binds extra calcium reagent during testing and falsely prolongs both PT and aPTT.
8A grossly haemolysed serum sample is received for a chemistry panel. Which analyte result is most likely to be falsely elevated and should prompt recollection?
A.Sodium
B.Potassium
C.Chloride
D.Albumin
Explanation: Potassium concentration inside red cells is far higher than in plasma, so haemolysis releases intracellular potassium and falsely elevates the measured serum potassium. A haemolysed specimen for potassium should be rejected and recollected.
9An internal quality-control run shows a single chemistry result that exceeds the mean by more than 3 standard deviations on the Levey-Jennings chart. According to Westgard rules, what is the appropriate action?
A.Accept the run because one point is statistically expected
B.Recalibrate but release the existing patient results
C.Repeat only the QC sample and continue regardless
D.Reject the run and investigate before reporting patient results
Explanation: A single control exceeding 3 SD violates the 1-3s Westgard rule, which signals a random or systematic error. The run must be rejected, the cause investigated, and patient results withheld until the problem is resolved.
10A reticulocyte count is markedly elevated in a patient with anaemia. What does this finding indicate about the bone marrow response?
A.The marrow is appropriately responding by increasing red-cell production
B.The marrow is failing to produce red cells
C.The patient has a vitamin B12 deficiency by definition
D.The result indicates iron overload
Explanation: Reticulocytes are young red cells released from active marrow. A high reticulocyte count in anaemia signals a functioning marrow responding to demand, typical of haemolysis or acute blood loss, rather than a production defect.

About the QCHP/DHP Allied Health Exam Exam

The QCHP/DHP allied health qualifying examination is a Prometric computer-based test of 150 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours, required by the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP) under Qatar's Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) for licensing internationally educated allied health professionals. Each profession (physiotherapist, lab technologist/technician, radiology technologist/technician, occupational therapist, dietician, anaesthesia technologist, dental assistant/hygienist/technician, paramedic, and others) sits a scope-specific exam. The pass mark is 50% for most allied health categories, and candidates may attempt the exam up to five consecutive times.

Assessment

Profession-specific computer-based test of 150 multiple-choice questions; candidates sit the exam matched to their allied health scope (e.g., physiotherapist, lab technologist, radiology technician).

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

50% for most allied health categories (physicians, dentists, and pharmacists require 60%)

Exam Fee

Approximately USD 238 per attempt via Prometric, with a 2026 increase noted to around USD 244; verify on the official booking portal. (Qatar Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP), MOPH (formerly QCHP))

QCHP/DHP Allied Health Exam Exam Content Outline

20%

Medical Laboratory Science

Clinical chemistry, haematology, microbiology, immunohaematology/blood banking, urinalysis, quality control, and preanalytical specimen handling.

15%

Diagnostic Imaging and Radiography

Radiographic physics, positioning, image quality, radiation protection and dosimetry, and CT/MRI/ultrasound/fluoroscopy modalities.

12%

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary assessment and management, special tests, electrotherapy, and post-surgical rehabilitation.

11%

Infection Control and Patient Safety

Hand hygiene, transmission-based precautions, sterilisation, PPE, sharps and waste management, and the surgical safety checklist.

10%

Anaesthesia and Paramedic Technology

Anaesthesia equipment and monitoring, airway management, emergency and trauma care, and life support.

10%

Professional Practice and Qatar Scope

DHP/MOPH regulation, primary source verification, scope of practice, ethics, confidentiality, and Qatar National Health Strategy.

9%

Occupational Therapy

Activities of daily living, hand therapy, adaptive techniques, cognitive assessment, paediatrics, and assistive technology.

9%

Nutrition and Dietetics

Nutrition assessment, therapeutic and renal diets, diabetes nutrition, enteral feeding, and refeeding syndrome.

4%

Dental Allied Practice

Chairside assisting, dental hygiene and periodontics, dental radiography, and dental laboratory fabrication.

How to Pass the QCHP/DHP Allied Health Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 50% for most allied health categories (physicians, dentists, and pharmacists require 60%)
  • Assessment: Profession-specific computer-based test of 150 multiple-choice questions; candidates sit the exam matched to their allied health scope (e.g., physiotherapist, lab technologist, radiology technician).
  • Time limit: 3 hours
  • Exam fee: Approximately USD 238 per attempt via Prometric, with a 2026 increase noted to around USD 244; verify on the official booking portal.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

QCHP/DHP Allied Health Exam Study Tips from Top Performers

1Identify your specific allied health scope (e.g., lab technologist, physiotherapist, radiology technician) and weight your study toward that profession's blueprint, while still covering shared infection-control, patient-safety, and Qatar scope-of-practice topics.
2Practise under timed Prometric conditions: 150 questions in 180 minutes is about 72 seconds per question, so build pacing with full-length timed mocks and aim comfortably above the 50% cut score.
3Start your DataFlow primary source verification early, since from January 2026 it is mandatory for all DHP applicants and can take several weeks, affecting your exam and licensing timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Qatar DHP allied health qualifying exam and how long is it?

The exam is a computer-based test of 150 multiple-choice questions completed in 3 hours, delivered through Prometric test centres for each allied health profession.

What is the passing score for the DHP allied health exam?

The cut score is 50% for most allied health and nursing categories, while physicians, dentists, and pharmacists must score 60%. The pass mark is set by the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP).

Who administers and regulates the exam?

The Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP) under Qatar's Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), formerly the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP), sets the exam, which is delivered by Prometric.

How many attempts are allowed and is verification required?

Candidates may sit the qualifying exam up to five consecutive times. From January 2026, DataFlow primary source verification of credentials is mandatory for all applicants with no exceptions.