How often must controls be run for the PT and PTT?

a. With each patient sample
b. At least once per 8-hour shift
c. At least once per 24 hours
d. With each batch of 10


ANS: B
Controls should be run at the beginning of each 8-hour shift and with each change of reagent for both of these tests.

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