QM/POCT LAB ASST Flashcards

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1
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Correct test run on correct specimen

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Analytical

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2
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Correct destination location and result

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Pre-analytical (Test ordering)

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3
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Test calibration performed correctly

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Analytical

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4
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Troubleshoot processes established

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Analytical

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5
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Available comparison for interpreting data (reference range, alert values)

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Analytical

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6
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Monitoring and recording daily performance of lab equipment (fridge temp, analyzer, preventative maintenance)

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QC

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7
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Adequate specimen volume

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Analytical

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8
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Establish process of notifying clinician of alert or critical test results and documentation of notification

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Post -analytical

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9
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Ensuring sufficient resources for allocation, creation and implementation of policies and strategic planning

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QM

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10
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Appropriate test and type of specimen

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Pre-analytical (Test ordering)

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11
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Written procedures are in place that document exactly how a method is carried out

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QA

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12
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Regular operational activities that ensure high quality test results

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QC

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13
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Patient preparation (fasting/meds)

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Pre-analytical (Specimen collection)

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14
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The lab has adequate space, equipment, staff, budget

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QA

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15
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Processes in place for recognizing presence of interfering substances

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Analytical

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16
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Staff have adequate and relevant training and education on an on-going basis

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QA

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17
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Collected at the right time (time-frame)

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Pre-analytical

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18
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specimen storage conditions in place to maintain stability.

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Post-analytical

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19
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Lab report includes test results with applicable reference intervals, interpretations and consultations.

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Post-analytical

20
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specimen retention in place for sufficient time that samples are available for follow-up testing if required

A

Post-analytical

21
Q

Identify problems to implement a solution

A

QA

22
Q

Equipment and systems maintained properly

A

Analytical

23
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Monitoring testing reagent lot numbers and expiry dates and running multiple level of controls for each analyte prior to patient testing and result

A

QC

24
Q

Calibration and or QC material prepared correctly

A

Analytical

25
Q

Test is performed according to instructions in the procedure

A

Analytical

26
Q

Correct patient information

A

Pre-analytical (Test ordering)

27
Q

Ensures all test results are made available at the location they will be accessed (patient chart)

A

Post-analytical

28
Q

Lab report is legible and easy to interpret without mistakes

A

Post-analytical

29
Q

Correct specimen and correct tube or container

A

Pre-analytical

30
Q

Lab report includes patient, test and ordering location information

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Post-analytical

31
Q

Process in place to easily accessed stored specimens when required.

A

Post-analytical

32
Q

Comprehensive process, equipment and computer system validation

A

Analytical

33
Q

Follow-up is performed when results are significantly different .

A

Analytical

34
Q

Specimen proper volume and labeled

A

Pre-analytical

35
Q

Assessing information during QC activities (QM,QA,QC)?

A

QA

36
Q

Assess, identify and eliminate problems

A

QA

37
Q

Timely delivery of test results

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Post-analytical

38
Q

Specimen transported safely and acceptable temp

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Pre- analytical

39
Q

Method to archive and access previous results.

A

Post-analytical.

40
Q

Results compared to patient’s previous result

A

Analytical

41
Q

Verification of requisition and correctly accessioned into LIS

A

Pre-analytical

42
Q

Process in place for correcting reports as appropriate

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Post-analytical

43
Q

Ensures Plan, Policies and Procedures across the entire path of specimen workflow.

A

QA

44
Q

Achieve quality standards and organizational goals and structure

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QM

45
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Overall framework for managing and monitoring activities of the lab

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QM