When Choosing a Test to Perform in Your Laboratory, an In-House

question 18

Multiple Choice

When choosing a test to perform in your laboratory, an in-house verification is always performed. Verification of a test

• A) serves to establish that the performance parameters of the test are satisfactory.
• B) lets technicians actually perform the test.
• C) lets physicians perform the test.
• D) allows laboratory management to view positive results.

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Definitions:

Epicardium

The outermost layer of the heart wall, serving as a protective layer and a part of the heart's structure.

Heartbeat

The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the heart muscles, pumping blood throughout the body.

Myocardium

The myocardium is the thick, muscular middle layer of the heart wall, responsible for contracting and pumping blood throughout the body.

Epicardium

The outermost layer of the heart wall, forming part of the heart's protective covering and contributing to the heart's lubrication system.