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| the process by which a program or institution documents meeting established guidelines |
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| closeness of the measured result to the true value |
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| pertaining to a hazard caused by infectious organisms |
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| a continuous link in the transmission of harmful microorganisms between a source and a susceptible host |
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| protocol established for the identification, handling, storage, and disposal of all hazardous chemicals |
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| Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments; governmental regulatory agency that establishes quality standards for laboratory tests |
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| Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute; nonprofit organization that publishes recommendations for laboratory tests |
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| Commercial controls (produced by an outside agency) used to verify the accuracy and reliability of patient test results |
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| procedures used to control and monitor infections within an institution |
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| Electronic, internal, and procedural controls contained within the test system that ensures the reliability of the test system |
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| Material Safety Data Sheet; a document provided by the vendor or manufacturer of a chemical substance that describe the chemical's characteristics |
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| Occupational Safety and Health Administration; the government agency created to protect employees from potential health hazards in the workplace through the development and monitoring of regulations |
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| Personal Protective Equipment; items used to protect the body from infectious organisms |
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| reproducibility of a test result |
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| checks on instruments and equipment on a regular schedule |
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| performance of test on specimens provided by an external monitoring agency |
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| Quality Assessment; methods used to guarantee quality patient care |
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| Quality Control; methods used to monitor the accuracy of procedures |
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| the ability to maintain both precision and accuracy |
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| guideline recommended by the CDC describing personnel protective practices |
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| time from ordering a test through the analysis in the laboratory to the charting of the report |
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