REPORTING OF RESULTS AND QUALITY CONTROL

• When reporting a positive specimen, the report should include:

  = Genus and species of the parasite, along with the stage present
• Which of the following parasites is NOT detected by the O&P procedure?

  • Cyclospora cayetanensis
  • Microsporidia
  • Isospora belli
  • Cryptosporidium spp.

  = Cryptosporidium spp.
• The purpose of indicating specific parasites tested in fecal immunoassays is to:

  = Ensure appropriate test ordering
• Quantitation of parasites is generally not indicated for most species, except in situations involving:

  = Clonorchis sinensis and Schistosoma spp.
• Charcot-Leyden crystals are reported when found and can be:

  = Quantitated for diagnostic purposes
• Quality assurance in parasitology laboratories includes all of the following EXCEPT:

  • Proper labeling of reagents and solutions
  • Calibration of centrifuges and ocular micrometers
  • Proficiency in staining techniques
  • Up-to-date procedure manuals

  = Proficiency in staining techniques
• What action should be taken if something is found to be out of control during quality assurance?

  =  Document the finding and take necessary corrective actions
• In addition to external proficiency testing, a parasitology laboratory should also institute an internal proficiency program to:

  = Monitor the skills of the laboratory technician
• What references should be available in a parasitology laboratory for training and continuing education of personnel?

  = Texts and atlases, digital images, and reference specimens
• Which of the following is NOT a parameter consistent with the quality assurance of parasitology

  • Proper labeling of reagents and solutions
  • Calibration of refrigerator and incubator temperatures
  • Availability of proficiency testing reports
  • Up-to-date procedure manuals

  = Availability of proficiency testing reports