QM/POCT LAB ASST Flashcards
Correct test run on correct specimen
Analytical
Correct destination location and result
Pre-analytical (Test ordering)
Test calibration performed correctly
Analytical
Troubleshoot processes established
Analytical
Available comparison for interpreting data (reference range, alert values)
Analytical
Monitoring and recording daily performance of lab equipment (fridge temp, analyzer, preventative maintenance)
QC
Adequate specimen volume
Analytical
Establish process of notifying clinician of alert or critical test results and documentation of notification
Post -analytical
Ensuring sufficient resources for allocation, creation and implementation of policies and strategic planning
QM
Appropriate test and type of specimen
Pre-analytical (Test ordering)
Written procedures are in place that document exactly how a method is carried out
QA
Regular operational activities that ensure high quality test results
QC
Patient preparation (fasting/meds)
Pre-analytical (Specimen collection)
The lab has adequate space, equipment, staff, budget
QA
Processes in place for recognizing presence of interfering substances
Analytical
Staff have adequate and relevant training and education on an on-going basis
QA
Collected at the right time (time-frame)
Pre-analytical
specimen storage conditions in place to maintain stability.
Post-analytical
Lab report includes test results with applicable reference intervals, interpretations and consultations.
Post-analytical
specimen retention in place for sufficient time that samples are available for follow-up testing if required
Post-analytical
Identify problems to implement a solution
QA
Equipment and systems maintained properly
Analytical
Monitoring testing reagent lot numbers and expiry dates and running multiple level of controls for each analyte prior to patient testing and result
QC
Calibration and or QC material prepared correctly
Analytical
Test is performed according to instructions in the procedure
Analytical
Correct patient information
Pre-analytical (Test ordering)
Ensures all test results are made available at the location they will be accessed (patient chart)
Post-analytical
Lab report is legible and easy to interpret without mistakes
Post-analytical
Correct specimen and correct tube or container
Pre-analytical
Lab report includes patient, test and ordering location information
Post-analytical
Process in place to easily accessed stored specimens when required.
Post-analytical
Comprehensive process, equipment and computer system validation
Analytical
Follow-up is performed when results are significantly different .
Analytical
Specimen proper volume and labeled
Pre-analytical
Assessing information during QC activities (QM,QA,QC)?
QA
Assess, identify and eliminate problems
QA
Timely delivery of test results
Post-analytical
Specimen transported safely and acceptable temp
Pre- analytical
Method to archive and access previous results.
Post-analytical.
Results compared to patient’s previous result
Analytical
Verification of requisition and correctly accessioned into LIS
Pre-analytical
Process in place for correcting reports as appropriate
Post-analytical
Ensures Plan, Policies and Procedures across the entire path of specimen workflow.
QA
Achieve quality standards and organizational goals and structure
QM
Overall framework for managing and monitoring activities of the lab
QM
