ABPath Laboratory Management 2

Question 1

Under CLIA, which personnel qualification is required for the laboratory director of a high-complexity testing lab?

Accepted Answer

Board certification in pathology or an MD/DO with appropriate training plus experience

Answer

CLIA requires a high-complexity lab director to hold an MD/DO (often board-certified in pathology) or a doctoral degree with relevant training and directing experience.

Question 2

The Westgard rule 1-3s is violated when a single control result falls:

Accepted Answer

Beyond 3 SD from the mean

Answer

The 1-3s rule flags a run when one control exceeds three standard deviations from the mean.

Question 3

Which metric best describes the fraction of time an analyzer is available and functioning for testing?

Accepted Answer

Instrument uptime

Answer

Instrument uptime measures the percentage of time equipment is operational and available for use.

Question 4

A proficiency testing (PT) sample must be handled in what manner under CLIA?

Accepted Answer

Tested in the same manner as patient specimens without inter-lab communication

Answer

CLIA prohibits referral or communication about PT samples; they must be tested like routine patient specimens.

Question 5

Which of the following is a pre-analytical error?

Accepted Answer

Patient misidentification during collection

Answer

Patient misidentification occurs before analysis and is a classic pre-analytical error.

American Board of Pathology (ABPath) Practice Test

American Board of Pathology (ABPath) Practice Test

ABPath Laboratory Management 2