Lab Quality Quiz

Laboratory quality can be defined as accuracy, reliability and timeliness of reported test results.

The challenge is to reduce the level of inaccuracy as much as possible, given the limitations of our testing systems.

Health outcomes depend on the accuracy of the testing and reporting.

<p>The resulting 1% error can become quite large in a system where many events occur, such as laboratory testing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The laboratory results must be as accurate as possible, all aspects of the laboratory operations must be reliable, and reporting must be timely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Laboratory quality can be defined as accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of reported test results.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The challenge is to reduce the level of inaccuracy as much as possible, given the limitations of testing systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Health outcomes depend on the accuracy of testing and reporting. Inaccurate results can have negative consequences in clinical and public health settings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The resulting 1% error can become quite large in a system where many events occur, such as laboratory testing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All aspects of the laboratory operations must be reliable, accurate, and timely in order to be useful in a clinical or public health setting.</p> Signup and view all the answers