A phlebotomist explains why the specimen must be collected at a specific time and that the result is affected by the time of day and whether the patient has been moving. That phlebotomist is explaining diurnal variations, which is a part of ________ to guarantee quality results.

A. proficiency testing (PT).
B. quality control (QC).
C. validation.
D. quality assurance (QA).


Answer: D

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