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Phlebotomy Ch. 15
Ch. 15 key terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Standardization of an innstrument used to perform diagnostic test | Calibration |
| Substance of known concerntration used to monitor the accuracy of test results | Control |
| Laboratory test result critical to patient survival | Critical value |
| Laboratory test performed in the patient care area | Point-of-care testing |
| Performance of tests on specimens provided by an external monitoring agency | Proficiency testing |
| Methods used to monitor the accuracy of procedures | Quality Control |
| Substance used to produce a chemical reaction | Reagent |
| Abrupt change in the mean of quality control results | Shift |
| Gradual change above or below the mean of quality control results | Trend |
| Amount of time between the request for a test and the reporting of results | Turnaround time |