Which One of the Following Would Be Considered a Postanalytical

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following would be considered a postanalytical variable in regard to laboratory services?

• A) Test ordering
• B) Specimen acquisition
• C) Test procedures
• D) Result reporting

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Definitions:

Incentives

Motivational factors or mechanisms that encourage individuals or groups to behave in a certain way or to take specific actions.

Lump-Sum Taxes

Taxes that are the same amount for everyone, regardless of the taxpayer’s income level or ability to pay.

Marginal Tax Rates

The percentage of tax applied to the last dollar earned, indicating the fraction of any additional income that will be taken in taxes.

Inflation-Adjusted

An adjective describing the modification of financial figures to reflect changes in the purchasing power of money, allowing for comparison over time.