SMLT Practice Test

1Single Choice

A laboratory analyst runs two levels of control material each day before patient samples. According to standard laboratory QC practice, what is the primary purpose of these internal quality control (IQC) measurements?

A.To confirm that the analyser is calibrated against a reference method every shift
B.To detect analytical error and verify that patient results are reliable before release
C.To replace the need for external quality assessment (proficiency testing)
D.To document that maintenance was performed on the instrument

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