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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Perform tests
   • Select authorised tests indicated for the requested investigations
   • Conduct individual tests, or batches of tests, according to documented methodologies, applying required quality control procedures
   • Manage tasks and organise work to ensure efficient use of time
   • Flag test results that are outside accepted quality control limits
   • Apply quality control processes to discriminate between significant data and artefact
   • Confirm with supervisor any further testing requirements
   • Record all test data, noting any phenomena that may be relevant to the treatment of data or the interpretation of results
2. Process samples and associated request forms
   • Identify specimens and request forms that do not comply with minimum industry requirements for labelling, identification and test requests
3. Record any discrepancies and indicate what action is required
4. Log samples, recording details that allow accurate tracking and chain of custody
   • Select authorised tests indicated for the requested investigations
5. Conduct individual tests, or batches of tests, according to documented methodologies, applying required quality control procedures
6. Manage tasks and organise work to ensure efficient use of time
7. Flag test results that are outside accepted quality control limits
8. Apply quality control processes to discriminate between significant data and artefact
9. Confirm with supervisor any further testing requirements
10. Record all test data, noting any phenomena that may be relevant to the treatment of data or the interpretation of results
11. Maintain laboratory records
    • Record entries on report forms or into a laboratory information management system, accurately calculating, recording or transcribing data as required
12. Ensure samples and associated paperwork maintain traceability throughout testing