1. Priority Testing and Critical Result Reporting Flashcards
1
Q
This person determines the critical value list and its thresholds
A
Laboratory Director
2
Q
Routine priority results are available within ____ hrs
A
8 hrs
3
Q
Do tests with the ‘urgent’ priority need to be phoned?
A
No, do not phone
4
Q
2 situations when results need to be phoned
A
- Any STAT tests (even if normal result)
- All CRITICAL values
5
Q
Results are generally available within 3 hrs of specimen collection for this priority type
A
Urgent
