Laboratory Quality and Accuracy

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What is the primary goal of a laboratory in terms of reported test results?

To reduce costs and increase efficiency

To achieve accuracy, reliability, and timeliness (correct)

To produce results as quickly as possible

To meet the minimum standards of quality

Why is an accuracy level of 99% not sufficient in laboratory testing?

The resulting 1% error can become significant in a system with many events (correct)

It is not possible to achieve an accuracy level of 99%

It is too high and requires too much resources

The equipment used is not accurate enough

What are the consequences of inaccurate laboratory test results?

Decreased cost and improved patient outcomes

Unnecessary treatment, treatment complications, and delay in correct diagnosis (correct)

Increased efficiency and reduced personnel effort

Improved accuracy and reliability in testing

Why is it essential to perform all processes and procedures in the laboratory in the best possible way?

To achieve the highest level of accuracy and reliability Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of achieving high accuracy and reliability in laboratory testing?

To provide accurate information for clinical and public health settings Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a quality management system in a laboratory?

To ensure the accuracy and reliability of testing Signup and view all the answers

According to ISO standards, what are the three categories of laboratory processes?

Pre-examination, examination, and post-examination Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the entire set of operations that occur in testing, from patient to reporting and results interpretation?

Path of workflow Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that must be addressed to assure quality in the laboratory?

Marketing strategies Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to detect errors at each phase of testing?

To ensure the accuracy and reliability of testing Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary goal of a laboratory in terms of reported test results?

Why is an accuracy level of 99% not sufficient in laboratory testing?

What are the consequences of inaccurate laboratory test results?

Why is it essential to perform all processes and procedures in the laboratory in the best possible way?

What is the ultimate goal of achieving high accuracy and reliability in laboratory testing?

What is the primary goal of a quality management system in a laboratory?

According to ISO standards, what are the three categories of laboratory processes?

What is the term used to describe the entire set of operations that occur in testing, from patient to reporting and results interpretation?

Which of the following is NOT a factor that must be addressed to assure quality in the laboratory?

Why is it important to detect errors at each phase of testing?

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