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QA Manual
100
When shipping samples to the laboratory: dry ice, ice, freezing samples, etc.
What are things to avoid when shipping samples?
100
Single-line strikethrough, initial, date and correct data recorded alongside.
What is the proper way to correct an error?
100
A culture medium is any nutrient liquid or solid that can be used to support the growth of microorganisms.
What is Media?
100
To support a critical review of test materials, paperwork and quality control related to client samples determined to be presumptive for pathogen(s). Careful thought and consideration must be given to the analysis and reporting of presumptive and positive pathogen results based on public health concerns, profitability of our customers due to product dispositions, liability and technical reputation of FSNS.
What is the Presumptive Pathogen Case Review Checklist?
100
As the leader in food safety services, we will provide long term commitment to valued employees, unequivocal technical standards, and unsurpassed, individualized customer service leading to true partnerships in the food industry.
What is the Quality Mission Statement?
200
To isolate or set aside.
What is quarantine?
200
This is the proper pre-warmed temperature when setting for Beef trim samples screening for E. coli O157:H7 RT PCR-BAX.
What is 45 +/- 1 degree Celsius?
200
The most commonly acceptable temperature range for autoclave sterilization.
What is 121-124 degrees Celsius?
200
This common procedure allows for differentiation of bacterial cells into 2 groups. By performing this method, cell shape can be determined. The most common cell shapes are cocci (round), or bacilli (rod). These cells can form clusters or chains. These characteristics aid in identifying the type of bacteria present in a sample.
What is Gram Staining?
200
This is NOT part of the Management System. They are the evidence of what has been done.
What are Records?
300
Sample delivery and receipt time, sample quantity, sample temperature, sample condition.
What is the receiving technicians responsibility?
300
Upon entrance into the lab and before beginning any procedure as well as before and after lunch, breaks, and at the end of your shift.
What is washing your hands?
300
An annual test conducted on laboratory water.
What is Heavy Metal Screen?
300
Beta Hemolysis is indicative to what type of pathogenic organism?
What is L. monocytogenes?
300
This type of document is initiated for any nonconforming work or departures from the policies and procedures in the quality system and technical methods.
What is Corrective Actions?
400
Client information and client specs, reporting service and request notes, sample descriptions, tests requested, sample labels during the FSNS review process.
What is the Log-In technicians responsibility?
400
A procedure that is performed under sterile conditions.
What is Aseptic Technique?
400
This media is used during a Salmonella confirmation and is autoclaved at 116 degrees Celsius.
What is Rappaport-Vassiliadis (RV) broth?
400
This term is used for the passer, 1st approver, and 2nd approver during the FSNS Review Process.
What is Analysis?
400
These are performed by authorized personnel periodically and in accordance with a predetermined schedule managed and maintained by the Quality Assurance Manager.
What is Internal Audits?
500
This is the sample temperature upon arrival to the laboratory that must be followed.
What is less than or equal to 10 degrees Celsius.
500
One of the most important tools that we use in the microbiological laboratory to ensure quality by statistically charting on a daily basis.
What is Laboratory Control Samples?
500
The media department is the first technical step in the provision of accurate and timely results to our clients.
Why is the Media Department Important?
500
A reaction in which particles (i.e. bacteria) suspended in a liquid collect into clumps and which occurs especially as a serologic response to a specific antibody.
What is Agglutination?
500
All publicity and advertising documents or materials (brochures, letters, publications, catalogs, website etc) referring to the accreditation status of any Food Safety Net Services laboratory adhere to the R105 – Requirements When Making Reference to A2LA Accreditation Status.
What is A2LA Advertising Policy?
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