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What should be done if the test results are invalid or contradictory?

The patient should be notified immediately
The patient should be retested (correct)
The results should be released without verification
The results should be sent to a reference lab for confirmation

What is the purpose of reviewing test results independently before releasing them?

To develop a treatment plan
To confirm the patient's diagnosis
To determine the cause of the disease
To verify the accuracy of the results (correct)

What type of image is used in molecular tests that involve electrophoresis?

Gel image (correct)
Autoradiogram
X-ray image
Electropherogram

What is the purpose of documenting assay conditions and reagent lot numbers?

To ensure the validity and reproducibility of the results (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is in situ hybridization (FISH) correlated with?

Histological findings of tissue morphology (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of PCR (polymerase chain reaction) technology?

To amplify specific sequences within a DNA or cDNA template (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is electrophoresis used for in laboratories?

To separate charged molecules like DNA, RNA, and proteins according to their size (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an autoradiogram?

An image taken using x-rays or radiography (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with surprising test results?

The results should be sent to a reference lab for confirmation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documentation of test results?

To ensure the validity and reproducibility of the results (C) Signup and view all the answers

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