ASPT ASPT Quality Assurance & Laboratory Operations 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of proficiency testing (PT) in a CLIA-certified laboratory?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate lab performance by testing unknown samples from an external program

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Train new employees

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Set employee performance goals

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Audit patient records for billing

Question 2

Which term describes the ability of a test to correctly identify those WITH the disease (low false-negative rate)?

Accepted Answer

Sensitivity

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Specificity

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Precision

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Accuracy

Question 3

What does 'chain of custody' refer to in specimen handling?

Accepted Answer

Documented, unbroken accountability of a specimen from collection to result reporting

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The sequence of approved couriers for transport

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The storage temperature log for specimens

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The order in which tubes are filled during collection

Question 4

What is the correct response if a phlebotomist suspects a specimen has been mislabeled?

Accepted Answer

Recollect the specimen following proper identification procedures

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Relabel with the correct information and continue

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Discard the specimen and notify the ordering provider

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Submit the specimen and add a note to the report

Question 5

Which accreditation body is known for inspecting hospital and clinical laboratories in the US?

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CAP (College of American Pathologists)

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AABB

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NAACLS

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ASPT

Question 6

What is the purpose of a laboratory's standard operating procedure (SOP)?

Accepted Answer

Document step-by-step instructions to ensure consistent, standardized performance of procedures

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Provide patient education materials

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List employee contact information

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Track supply inventory levels