Clinical laboratory imp - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

WB4497 - Posttest - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (Web-based) Questions and Answers 100% Pass **Question 1:** Was the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) enacted to establish quality standards for clinical laboratory testing due to concerns about errors in Pap smear testing and problems in physician office labs? A.) Yes B.) No Correct Answer: A.) Yes **Explanation:** The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act was initially passed in 196...

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Chapter 37 Latest Update 100% Pass What does CLIA stand for? CLIA stands for Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, which governs human testing. What is the purpose of CLIA? The intent of CLIA is to safeguard the public by regulating all laboratory tests conducted on specimens such as tissue, blood, body secretions, and excretions. What are waived tests according to CLIA? Waived tests are the lowest level of laborator...

WB4497 - Posttest - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (Web-based) Questions and Answers (100% Pass)

CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Protect public health and safety Disease prevention Environmental health Occupational safety and health Prevention and education Chemical hygiene plan (CHP) - Procedures to be used when working with hazardous chemicals Control measures to reduce exposure to hazardous chemicals Measure to check that protective equipment is functioning properly Employee information and training programs CLIA - Of 1988, federal regulatory program that *sets...

Laboratory procedure manual - ANSWER Primary reference in operating the POL Procedures must follow manufacturers testing instructions Instructions in product insert Procedures require reagents and controls QC testing detects problems with - ANSWER Operator error

CLINICAL LABORATORY IMPROVEMENT AMENDMENTS (CLIA) STUDY REVIEW

CLIA - ANSWER-Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment-the law that regulates human testing What is the intent of CLIA? - ANSWER-to protect the public by regulating all laboratory tests performed on specimens taken from the human body i.e tissue blood body secretions excretions DHHS - ANSWER-U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Waived tests - ANSWER-Lowest level of lab tests according to the Clinical Lab Improvement Amendment Provider Performed Microscopy Procedure (PPMP...

CLINICAL LABORATORY IMPROVEMENT AMENDMENTS (CLIA) STUDY REVIEW