Question 1

What federal law regulates all laboratory testing performed on humans in the United States to ensure accuracy and reliability of results?

Accepted Answer

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 regulate all human laboratory testing to ensure quality and accuracy of results.

Question 2

Which accrediting organization sets standards for hospital laboratories and conducts unannounced inspections to ensure compliance?

Accepted Answer

The College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredits hospital laboratories through unannounced inspections and peer-review programs.

Question 3

Under CLIA, which category of testing includes waived tests that pose the least risk of harm if performed incorrectly?

Accepted Answer

CLIA waived tests are the simplest, lowest-risk category and include tests like urine dipsticks and blood glucose monitoring cleared for home use.

Question 4

What is the primary role of OSHA in a phlebotomy setting?

Accepted Answer

OSHA sets and enforces workplace safety standards to protect healthcare workers from occupational hazards such as bloodborne pathogen exposure.

Question 5

Which federal regulation requires laboratories to report certain communicable diseases to public health authorities?

Accepted Answer

Mandatory reporting laws, enforced at the state level and guided by CDC guidelines, require labs to report specific notifiable diseases to protect public health.

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