AMT MT Study Guide questions with correct answers

The three major phases of laboratory testing that a QA program should evaluate include a. mean, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation. b. pre-op, operative, and post-op. c. pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical. d. outpatient, inpatient, and non-patient. Correct Answer-c. pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical. The process by which test results achieve the same high levels of accuracy and precision that can be reproduced across measurement systems, laboratories and time is referred to as a. laboratory process control. b. laboratory calibration. c. laboratory standardization. d. laboratory verification. Correct Answer-c. laboratory standardization. What characteristics/functions do calibrators have? a. They contain a known amount of analyte being tested. b. They monitor the quality of reagents. c. They monitor the quality of the sample. d. They prevent equipment failure. Correct Answer-a. They contain a known amount of analyte being tested.