POCT TURGEON 5TH ED

Question 1

1. A major advantage of POCT is:
   a. Faster turnaround time
   b. Lower cost
   c. Better quality than traditional testing
   d. Both a and c

Answer 1

a. Faster turnaround time

Question 2

2. POCT assays are usually in the _____ CLIA category.
   a. Waived
   b. Provider-performed microscopy
   c. Moderately complex
   d. Highly complex

Answer 2

a. Waived

Question 3

3. Over-the-counter test kits are in the _____________ CLIA category.
   a. Waived
   b. Provider-performed microscopy
   c. Moderately complex
   d. Highly complex

Answer 3

a. Waived

Question 4

4-7. Indicate whether each characteristic is true with the letter
A or false with the letter B.
Important characteristics to consider when selecting a POCT kit are:
4. Rapid turnaround time
5. Easy to perform protocol
6. Storage of temperature reagents
7. Length of time until expiration

Answer 4

4. __a.__ Rapid turnaround time
5. __a.__ Easy to perform protocol
6. __a.__ Storage of temperature reagents
7. __a.__ Length of time until expiration