BCM Practice Test

1Single Choice

A clinical chemistry QC run shows that one control value exceeds the ??2SD limit but remains within the ??3SD limit, while the other control is within ??2SD. According to standard Westgard rules interpretation, what is the appropriate course of action?

A.Reject the analytical run because the 2SD rule violation indicates random error
B.Accept the run because both controls are within the ??3SD limit, indicating acceptable performance
C.Reject the run and troubleshoot the analytical system before reporting patient results
D.Accept the run but flag all patient results that fall outside the reference range for re-testing

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