One of Three Quality-Control Results for an Instrument Violates the 1₂s

question 5

Multiple Choice

One of three quality-control results for an instrument violates the 1₂s rule.What is the proper course of action?

• A) Continue to run samples but mark the results as "pending QC approval."
• B) Use a back-up instrument for running patient specimens until resolution of the problem.
• C) Refrain from running patient specimens until resolution of the problem.
• D) Because the 1₂s rule is only a warning, continue running patient specimens.

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Definitions:

Push Down Accounting

An accounting method in which the financial statements of a subsidiary are adjusted to reflect the parent company's basis of assets, liabilities, and any goodwill created in the acquisition.

Negative Acquisition Differential

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Negative Goodwill

A financial situation where the purchase price of a company is less than the fair market value of its assets minus liabilities.

Acquisition Method

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