Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Control Samples

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of control samples that are run in the POL?

• A) They are used once after every five patient samples are processed.
• B) They serve as a check on the accuracy of the test.
• C) The results from a patient sample and a control sample should be different.
• D) They have unknown results when the test is performed.
• E) They are used only after equipment has been serviced or replaced.

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