Variables that are included in a quality assurance program include all of the following except:
A) Pre-examination
B) Clinical
C) Examination
D) Post-examination

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Quality assurance programs typically focus on the examination process, which includes pre-examination (e.g. specimen collection and handling), examination (e.g. analysis and interpretation), and post-examination (e.g. reporting and follow-up). The clinical variables that may affect a patient's health status and care are not typically included in a laboratory quality assurance program as they are outside the laboratory's scope of practice.

Variables That Are Included in a Quality Assurance Program Include