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Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Laboratory Testing
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Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Laboratory Testing

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What is the main focus of quality assurance?

  • Verifying that the test is working properly
  • Establishing standard procedures for sample collection (correct)
  • Determining the quality of the results generated by the laboratory
  • Ensuring that the final reported results are accurate
  • Which term refers to an external evaluation of the laboratory's performance?

  • Quality assessment (correct)
  • Quality assurance
  • Quality control
  • Quality assessment (correct)
  • What is the overall program and process that ensures the final reported results by the laboratory are accurate?

  • Quality assessment
  • Quality control
  • Quality assurance (correct)
  • Internal QC program
  • Which objective involves developing a plan for setting up an internal QC program based on individual lab needs?

    <p>Identify types of quality controls that must be in place and the rationale for each</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of quality control?

    <p>Verifying that the test is working properly thus giving accurate results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of quality control?

    <p>Verifying that the test is working properly to give accurate results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to an external evaluation of the laboratory's performance?

    <p>Quality Assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall program and process that ensures the final reported results by the laboratory are accurate?

    <p>Quality Assurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of quality assurance?

    <p>Identifying types of quality assurance programs and their purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is an example of quality assessment?

    <p>An external evaluation of the laboratory's performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Quality Assurance and Quality Control

    • The main focus of quality assurance is to ensure the final reported results by the laboratory are accurate.
    • Quality assurance is the overall program and process that achieves this objective.
    • The primary focus of quality control is to develop a plan for setting up an internal QC program based on individual lab needs.
    • Quality control is concerned with the internal evaluation of the laboratory's performance.
    • An external evaluation of the laboratory's performance is referred to as Proficiency Testing.
    • Quality assessment is an example of evaluating the laboratory's performance, which is a broader concept that includes quality assurance and quality control.

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    This quiz covers topics related to quality assurance and quality control in laboratory testing, including understanding the differences between the two, identifying requirements, types of quality controls, and developing plans for internal QC programs.

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