SEMR only: QC and QA Flashcards
Pre-analytical phase
* Test requisition
* Processing of test requisition
* Collection of sample
* Sample transport
* Initial processing
* Transport to microbiology section
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Analytical phase
* Examination and workup of culture
* Interpretation of results
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Post- analytical phase
* Preparation and production of written report
* Distribution of results to the clinician or pickup by
patient or representative
* Intervention
QUALITY ASSURANCE
-Should be done and well documented for record
keeping
QUALITY CONTROL
Sample Details
* Proper and detailed request form
* Test scope and limitations
* Patient selection
* Optimal sample collection time
* Acceptable
* Appropriate transport medium
* Sample storage instructions
* Test availability
QUALITY CONTROL
should review and sign the MOP annually,
microbiology dept. supervisor / Bacteriology section
head
RAPID, SENSITIVE and SPECIFIC
Diagnostic test
TEMPERATURE
Incubator and Refrigerator thermometers
* Permanently immersed in –: prevents
temperature fluctuations every time the
door is opened.
glycerol
Equipment (Preventive maintenance)
incubator
daily
Equipment (Preventive maintenance)
anaerobic chamber
daily
Equipment (Preventive maintenance)
BSC
annually, anytime hoods are removed
Equipment (Preventive maintenance)
centrifuge, microscope
every 6mos, or as needed
4x a year
Equipment (Preventive maintenance)
autoclave
each load
Equipment (Preventive maintenance)
balance
anually
Most bacteria grow in pH – while
animal cells thrive in pH 7.2 – 7.4.
6.5 - 7.0
Most bacteria grow in pH 6.5 - 7.0 while
animal cells thrive in pH –
7.2 – 7.4.
Media preparation
plated
1 month
Media preparation
tubed
6 months