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QA & C (internal)
ABG quality assurance and control
Question | Answer |
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Define Quality Assurance | Total quality of reported results |
Define Quality Control | Maintenance and validation of the measuring system |
What is the normal accepted limits of variation for routine quality control measures? | +/-2 standard deviations (95%) from the mean |
Define a random error (what is it also referred to as?) | An isolated result outside of the control limits and has minor significance. Also referred to as a dispersion. |
Define trending (systemic error) | Progressive controls increase or decrease |
Define shifting (systemic error) | Abrupt change in measurement followed by clustering |