Final Test

Question 1

Who owns the software associated with LIS?

Answer 1

• Laboratory
• Analyzer manufacturer
• Other companies who create and sell LIS software

Question 2

What is included in patient database management?

Answer 2

• Collection of patient info
• card readers can ‘swipe’ patients health card to load info onto computer
• reporting physician info
• patient history to compare results
• tests entered into system and corresponding barcodes are printed containing a variety of patient and test info

Question 3

What does LIS do in relation to quality control?

Answer 3

Storage of results

• evaluation of results against predetermined set of values and flags abnormalities
• some calculations, calibration curves, graphing
• even QC done through LIS must be accepted by MLT

Question 4

How does LIS interact with analyzers?

Answer 4

• capacity for auto verification where LIS compares results to predetermined numbers and flags abnormal results for MLT evaluation (possible redo of test)
• results then verified and sent directly to patient database

Question 5

How does LIS relate to the printing of reports?

Answer 5

Some labs have auto fax system that will give Doctor results immediately

STAT testing can be programmed and results flagged for calls from staff

Question 6

What are the advantages and disadvantages of point of care testing?

Answer 6

Pros- less sample needed, faster

Cons- no QA or QC

It is MLA job to provide required QC training for POC tests

Question 7

What is the Laboratory Information System used for?

Answer 7

• Manage their patient database
• manage their quality control info
• interface between analyzers and data bases
• print out reports or send them electronically
• connect between laboratory sites