Question

1. which of the following is a true statement?

o a. hcg controls should never be stored frozen.
o b. the positive consult hcg control must test negative.
o c. it is good practice to shake the control solution before testing
o d. when processing the control sample you do not have to observe universal
precautions.

Explanation:

• Option a: hCG controls can be stored frozen in appropriate conditions, so this is false.
• Option b: A positive Consult hCG Control should test positive, not negative, so this is false.
• Option c: Shaking the control solution before testing is a good practice to ensure proper mixing, so this is true.
• Option d: Universal precautions must be observed when processing any sample, including control samples, so this is false.

Answer:

c. It is good practice to shake the control solution before testing