Quality Control MCQs
- What is the primary objective of quality control in histopathology?
- A. To speed up processing
- B. To reduce staining errors
- C. To ensure reliable and accurate results ✅
- D. To eliminate specimen processing steps
- Which of the following is considered an internal quality control measure?
- A. External audits
- B. Equipment calibration ✅
- C. Proficiency testing
- D. Accreditation
- What is a key component of external quality assessment (EQA)?
- A. Daily maintenance logs
- B. Participation in interlaboratory comparison ✅
- C. Internal staff training
- D. Routine stain checks
- Regular calibration of microtomes is an example of:
- A. Quality assurance
- B. Quality control ✅
- C. External quality assessment
- D. Validation
- Which document outlines the procedures to maintain quality standards?
- A. Policy manual
- B. Laboratory SOPs ✅
- C. Proficiency reports
- D. Quality logs
- Which of the following helps identify errors in staining procedures?
- A. Control slides ✅
- B. Calibration reports
- C. Equipment manuals
- D. Safety protocols
- What is the role of proficiency testing in quality control?
- A. To ensure specimen tracking
- B. To assess laboratory performance ✅
- C. To calibrate equipment
- D. To monitor daily operations
- Why is routine maintenance of laboratory equipment essential?
- A. To reduce energy consumption
- B. To ensure accurate and reliable results ✅
- C. To meet accreditation standards
- D. To avoid regulatory inspections
- What is the most critical aspect of quality control for staining?
- A. Monitoring reagent pH ✅
- B. Using fresh slides
- C. Rapid drying
- D. Shortening staining duration
- Internal quality control focuses on:
- A. Regular staff audits
- B. Internal procedures and standards ✅
- C. Comparison with other laboratories
- D. Accreditation processes
- What ensures consistent results in a histology laboratory?
- A. External quality assurance
- B. Quality control procedures ✅
- C. Daily audits
- D. Equipment upgrades
- Which is NOT an element of a quality control program?
- A. Validation of new techniques
- B. Proficiency testing
- C. Staff salaries ✅
- D. Equipment calibration
- Which parameter is critical for quality control in tissue embedding?
- A. Temperature of the embedding center ✅
- B. Staining duration
- C. Slide thickness
- D. Reagent concentration
- Quality assurance involves:
- A. Long-term planning and monitoring ✅
- B. Fixation procedures
- C. Control of daily workflow
- D. Clearing steps
- A laboratory accreditation ensures:
- A. Proficiency testing is optional
- B. Equipment is well-maintained
- C. Laboratory meets international standards ✅
- D. Reports are automatically accurate
