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I have read the Strep a Policy and Procedure  Yes

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1. Liquid quality control which comes in the kit, needs to be run:

when a new box is opened
half way through a box of 50 tests
 at change of operators
a & c


                                                                                         

 

 

 

 

 

2. How many times should you vigorously mix the patient swab in the extraction solution so that a successful extraction of the Strep antigen in the specimen takes place?

two
ten
twenty

                                                                                         

3. A reportable and acceptable positive (+) screen is depicted by the appearance of:

a Control Line
a Test Line
a clear background
a and b only
all of the above

                                                                                         
 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Internal procedural controls ensure that test strips and reagents are working properly. How often should quality control be documented on the QC log or electronically (EMR)?

ONCE either daily or on day of patient testing
Once per week only
Documentation of Internal Procedural controls is not required

                                                                                         

5. In collecting the sample, if the back of the throat cannot be reached, swab cheek surfaces and tongue.

TRUE
FALSE