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Tests aid in diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients.
Only licensed healthcare practitioners can order tests.
Simple tests approved for home use with minimal risk of incorrect results.
Qualitative tests yield positive/negative results; quantitative tests provide numeric values.
Preanalytic, analytic, and postanalytic stages ensure reliable test results.
Provides information on chemical hazards and safety measures.
Ensures accurate test results and prevents mix-ups.
Unlabeled specimens are rejected for laboratory testing.
Documented process for handling specimens to ensure legal integrity.
Separates solids from liquids by spinning specimens rapidly.
Ensures reliability of test results and detects errors.
Infection control practices to prevent transmission of pathogens.
Indicates normal values for healthy individuals to assess patient health.
Collects specimens, performs tests, and ensures patient comfort.
Reduces equipment breakdown and prolongs instrument life.
Moderate-complexity tests can be performed in POLs; high-complexity tests require specialized labs.
Ensures test accuracy and prevents contamination.
Materials that pose a risk of infection to individuals.
Protects healthcare workers from exposure to hazardous materials.
Maintains constant temperatures for microbial growth.
Ensures high standards and reliability of laboratory processes.