The Purpose of a Control Material Is To

question 15

Multiple Choice

The purpose of a control material is to:

• A) Ensure the reliability of a given test procedure.
• B) Determine if a patient result is normal, increased or decreased.
• C) Establish the calibration factor for calculation of results.
• D) Verify the reportable range for a given test procedure.

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Definitions:

Organ of Corti

The structure within the inner ear of vertebrates that contains receptor cells that sense sound vibrations.

Tectorial Membrane

The roof membrane of the organ of Corti in the cochlea of the ear.

Basilar Membrane

The multicellular tissue in the inner ear that separates the cochlear duct from the tympanic canal; the sensory cells of the organ of Corti rest on this membrane.

Cochlea

The structure of the inner ear of mammals that contains the auditory receptors (organ of Corti).