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Patient testing is important. Get the right results. Ready? Set? Test?
  • Published Date:
    7/31/14
  • Language:
    English
Filetype[PDF - 910.45 KB]


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  • Corporate Authors:
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). Office of Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services. Division of Laboratory Science and Standards. Laboratory Science, Policy, and Practice Program Office.
  • Keywords:
  • Description:
    Ready?

    • Have the latest instructions for all of your tests.

    • Know how to do tests the right way.

    • Know how and when to do quality control.

    Set?

    • Make sure you do the right test on the right patient.

    • Make sure the patient has prepared for the test.

    • Collect and label the sample the right way.

    Test!

    • Follow instructions for quality control and patient tests.

    • Keep records for all patient and quality control tests.

    • Follow rules for discarding test materials.

    • Report all test results to the doctor.

    CS248840-C

  • Document Type:
    Poster
  • Collection(s):
    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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