Laboratory Management Flashcards
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Under CLIA, which personnel qualification is required for the laboratory director of a high-complexity testing lab?
Answer: Board certification in pathology or an MD/DO with appropriate training plus experience
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.
The Westgard rule 1-3s is violated when a single control result falls:
Answer: Beyond 3 SD from the mean
The 1-3s rule flags a run when one control exceeds three standard deviations from the mean.
Which metric best describes the fraction of time an analyzer is available and functioning for testing?
Answer: Instrument uptime
Instrument uptime measures the percentage of time equipment is operational and available for use.
A proficiency testing (PT) sample must be handled in what manner under CLIA?
Answer: Tested in the same manner as patient specimens without inter-lab communication
CLIA prohibits referral or communication about PT samples; they must be tested like routine patient specimens.
Which of the following is a pre-analytical error?
Answer: Patient misidentification during collection
Patient misidentification occurs before analysis and is a classic pre-analytical error.
The primary purpose of a Levey-Jennings chart is to:
Answer: Monitor quality control values over time to detect shifts and trends
Levey-Jennings charts plot QC values over time to visualize random error, shifts, and trends.
A gradual increase in consecutive QC values over several days most likely represents:
Answer: A trend
A trend is a progressive drift in one direction, often indicating deteriorating reagent or calibration.