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What is the primary goal of a laboratory in terms of reported test results?
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?
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?
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?
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 ultimate goal of achieving high accuracy and reliability in laboratory testing?
What is the primary goal of a quality management system in a laboratory?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Why is it important to detect errors at each phase of testing?
