chapter 1

Question 1

quality assessment

Answer 1

program of checks and balances to make sure what comes out of the laboratory is quality work
–> checks for errors and mistakes

Question 2

pre analytical components

Answer 2

procedures that occurs before testing

Question 3

preanalytical components examples

Answer 3

1. specimen collection, transport, storage
2. patient education (following instructions)
3. documentation of any problems
4. adequate training of personnel

Question 4

analytical components

Answer 4

components directly involved in laboratory testing

Question 5

analytical components examples

Answer 5

1. equipment/instrumentation (calibration and monitoring to make sure it works properly)
2. reagents and supplies (quality monitoring)
3. procedure and manuals with standardized procedures

Question 6

post analytical components

Answer 6

procedures that affect results reporting and interpretation
–> ensures effective communication of results and appropriate documentation

Question 7

post analytical components examples

Answer 7

1. standardized reporting format with reference ranges
2. immediate reporting of critical values to health provider

Question 8

internal quality control

Answer 8

QC materials used to assess and monitor analytical errors
–> tells us how close we came to the mark
–> ensures accuracy and precision

Question 9

external quality control

Answer 9

tells us how the lab performs in comparison to every other labs
–> proficiency testing surveys (proficiency testing is not optional)

Question 10

goal of effective quality assessment

Answer 10

to obtain consistently accurate results
–> has to be documented