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LCritchfi

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The precision limits of a method are defined by:
 
  a. The mean
  b. The SD
  c. Sensitivity
  d. Specificity

Question 2

Which of the following would most likely be associated with the situation described in Question 11?
 
  a. Operator error
  b. Fading light source
  c. Instrument miscalibrated
  d. Starting a new lot number of thromboplastin reagent



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Evaluating the same specimen multiple times and applying statistics to the results determine precision or reproducibility. The SD describes the precision. The mean is the average result (assuming a gaussian distribution). Sensitivity describes how well a test identifies positive patients, whereas specificity is how well it identifies only positive patients.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Shifts can occur when a new reagent is introduced. A fading light source would lead to trend error. If the instrument were calibrated incorrectly, then both controls should be out; likewise, operator error would result in both controls being unacceptable.





 

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