QM/POCT LAB ASST Flashcards

1
Q

Correct test run on correct specimen

A

Analytical

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2
Q

Correct destination location and result

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Pre-analytical (Test ordering)

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3
Q

Test calibration performed correctly

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Analytical

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4
Q

Troubleshoot processes established

A

Analytical

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5
Q

Available comparison for interpreting data (reference range, alert values)

A

Analytical

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6
Q

Monitoring and recording daily performance of lab equipment (fridge temp, analyzer, preventative maintenance)

A

QC

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7
Q

Adequate specimen volume

A

Analytical

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8
Q

Establish process of notifying clinician of alert or critical test results and documentation of notification

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Post -analytical

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9
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Ensuring sufficient resources for allocation, creation and implementation of policies and strategic planning

A

QM

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10
Q

Appropriate test and type of specimen

A

Pre-analytical (Test ordering)

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11
Q

Written procedures are in place that document exactly how a method is carried out

A

QA

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12
Q

Regular operational activities that ensure high quality test results

A

QC

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13
Q

Patient preparation (fasting/meds)

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Pre-analytical (Specimen collection)

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14
Q

The lab has adequate space, equipment, staff, budget

A

QA

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15
Q

Processes in place for recognizing presence of interfering substances

A

Analytical

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16
Q

Staff have adequate and relevant training and education on an on-going basis

A

QA

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17
Q

Collected at the right time (time-frame)

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Pre-analytical

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18
Q

specimen storage conditions in place to maintain stability.

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Post-analytical

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19
Q

Lab report includes test results with applicable reference intervals, interpretations and consultations.

A

Post-analytical

20
Q

specimen retention in place for sufficient time that samples are available for follow-up testing if required

A

Post-analytical

21
Q

Identify problems to implement a solution

A

QA

22
Q

Equipment and systems maintained properly

A

Analytical

23
Q

Monitoring testing reagent lot numbers and expiry dates and running multiple level of controls for each analyte prior to patient testing and result

A

QC

24
Q

Calibration and or QC material prepared correctly

A

Analytical

25
Q

Test is performed according to instructions in the procedure

A

Analytical

26
Q

Correct patient information

A

Pre-analytical (Test ordering)

27
Q

Ensures all test results are made available at the location they will be accessed (patient chart)

A

Post-analytical

28
Q

Lab report is legible and easy to interpret without mistakes

A

Post-analytical

29
Q

Correct specimen and correct tube or container

A

Pre-analytical

30
Q

Lab report includes patient, test and ordering location information

A

Post-analytical

31
Q

Process in place to easily accessed stored specimens when required.

A

Post-analytical

32
Q

Comprehensive process, equipment and computer system validation

A

Analytical

33
Q

Follow-up is performed when results are significantly different .

A

Analytical

34
Q

Specimen proper volume and labeled

A

Pre-analytical

35
Q

Assessing information during QC activities (QM,QA,QC)?

A

QA

36
Q

Assess, identify and eliminate problems

A

QA

37
Q

Timely delivery of test results

A

Post-analytical

38
Q

Specimen transported safely and acceptable temp

A

Pre- analytical

39
Q

Method to archive and access previous results.

A

Post-analytical.

40
Q

Results compared to patient’s previous result

A

Analytical

41
Q

Verification of requisition and correctly accessioned into LIS

A

Pre-analytical

42
Q

Process in place for correcting reports as appropriate

A

Post-analytical

43
Q

Ensures Plan, Policies and Procedures across the entire path of specimen workflow.

A

QA

44
Q

Achieve quality standards and organizational goals and structure

A

QM

45
Q

Overall framework for managing and monitoring activities of the lab

A

QM