CLIA Requires That Controls and __________ Be Performed Periodically on Medical

question 8

Short Answer

CLIA requires that controls and __________ be performed periodically on medical equipment to ensure that patient testing is accurate.

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Definitions:

Genetics

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics among organisms.

Twin-study

A research method used to investigate the relative importance of genetics and environment by comparing the similarities between monozygotic and dizygotic twins.

Adoption Studies

Research methods that compare adopted children to their biological and adoptive families to understand the influence of genetics and environment on development.

Genetic Influence

Genetic influence involves the impact of genes inherited from one's parents on physical traits, behaviors, and susceptibilities to certain conditions.