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Clinical Laboratory Testing and Quality Control Quiz

#1

Which of the following tests measures the levels of glucose in the blood?

Blood Glucose Test
Explanation

Measures glucose levels in blood.

#2

What is the primary purpose of quality control in clinical laboratory testing?

To ensure accurate results
Explanation

Ensures accuracy in clinical test results.

#3

Which of the following is a marker of liver function commonly measured in clinical laboratory tests?

Bilirubin
Explanation

Common marker for liver function.

#4

What is the purpose of proficiency testing in clinical laboratories?

To assess the competency of laboratory personnel
Explanation

Assesses competency of lab personnel.

#5

Which of the following tests is commonly used to evaluate kidney function?

Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
Explanation

Used to evaluate kidney function.

#6

Which statistical tool is commonly used to monitor the precision and accuracy of laboratory tests?

Levey-Jennings chart
Explanation

Used to monitor precision and accuracy.

#7

What does the acronym CLIA stand for in the context of clinical laboratory testing?

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
Explanation

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments.

#8

Which of the following is a common unit of measurement for hemoglobin levels in blood?

g/dL
Explanation

Common unit for hemoglobin measurement.

#9

What is the purpose of internal quality control in clinical laboratory testing?

To ensure the reliability and precision of test results
Explanation

Ensures reliability and precision of results.

#10

Which of the following is a common method for measuring blood glucose levels?

Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test
Explanation

Common method for measuring blood glucose.

#11

Which of the following is NOT a common step in the pre-analytical phase of laboratory testing?

Result interpretation
Explanation

Result interpretation is not a pre-analytical step.

#12

Which of the following is a common analyte measured in a basic metabolic panel (BMP)?

Sodium
Explanation

Common analyte in a basic metabolic panel.

#13

Which of the following analytes is commonly measured in a lipid panel?

HDL cholesterol
Explanation

Commonly measured in a lipid panel.

#14

Which of the following analytes is commonly measured in a coagulation panel?

Fibrinogen
Explanation

Commonly measured in a coagulation panel.

#15

Which of the following analytes is commonly measured in a liver function panel?

Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
Explanation

Commonly measured in a liver function panel.

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