Control Values for the PT Reagent Have Been Established As

question 6

Multiple Choice

Control values for the PT reagent have been established as: Level 1: mean - 10.4, 1sd - 0.6; Level 3: mean - 24.6, 1 sd - 1.8. Control values for the morning QC were Level 1: 11.7; Level 3: 28.9. What is the next step?

• A) Proceed with patient testing, QC is acceptable
• B) Both controls are above acceptable range, rerun controls
• C) Both controls are above acceptable range, check reagents for correct placement on the analyzer and correct handling. Correct problem before proceeding
• D) Proceed with patient testing, Level 1 is within 3 sd.

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