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Question 1

Which HL7 message type is used by the LIS to transmit laboratory results to an ordering physician's EHR system?

Accepted Answer

ORU^R01

Answer

The ORU^R01 (Observation Result Unsolicited) message is the standard HL7 v2.x format for transmitting laboratory results to receiving systems.

Question 2

A laboratory is adopting FHIR R4 for interoperability. Which FHIR resource would primarily carry a laboratory observation result?

Accepted Answer

Observation

Answer

The FHIR Observation resource carries individual measured or calculated test values, while DiagnosticReport groups multiple observations into a report.

Question 3

Total laboratory automation (TLA) systems primarily benefit laboratories by:

Accepted Answer

Reducing manual specimen handling steps, improving throughput and reducing pre-analytical errors

Answer

TLA connects pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical modules to reduce manual touchpoints, improving efficiency and specimen integrity.

Question 4

In a laboratory LIMS validation project, which document type defines the expected system behavior that will be tested during validation?

Accepted Answer

User Requirements Specification (URS)

Answer

The User Requirements Specification (URS) formally captures what the system must do, forming the basis against which all validation testing is conducted.

Question 5

A consultant recommends a track-based specimen routing system with buffer storage. Which operational challenge does buffer storage specifically address?

Accepted Answer

Managing workload surges by holding specimens when analyzers are busy

Answer

Buffer storage modules hold specimens when downstream analyzers are at capacity, preventing backlog and maintaining steady instrument utilization during peak periods.

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