Category: Quality Systems

Quality Systems

Line of Ready-to-Use Clinical Reference Materials

Verichem’s clinical reference materials meet all CLIA, CAP, and CLSI recommendations for verification materials with known values.

Quality Systems

Bio-Rad Launches Serological Controls for Covid-19 Clinical Assay Testing

The ViroTrol SARS-CoV-2 and ViroClear SARS-CoV-2 are positive and negative quality controls for use in antibody testing of SARS-CoV-2.

Quality Systems

Inside Track: CLSI Releases Venipuncture Guides

With two new publications, CLSI resets the bar for phlebotomy procedures.

Calibrators

Clinical Chemistry Reference Kit

The set of definitive method reference materials contains seven routine chemistry components, covering 42 individual concentrations.

Controls

Exact Diagnostics Launches Multiplex Control for Use with Molecular Respiratory Panel Assays

Routine use of the positive run control enables laboratories to meet their individualized quality control goals, including evaluation of reagent lot changes and new shipments.

Lean & Six Sigma Protocols

QC Data Peer-Reporting, by the Numbers

Peer-reporting programs enable laboratories to compare their internal QC data to the findings from comparable peer-group laboratories, making it possible to evaluate and improve the quality of the analytical phase of their testing processes.

Standards

ISO Updates Risk Management Standard for Medical Labs

ISO's standard on risk management has been updated to align with other international standards and to provide more effective guidance for the lab sector.

Quality Control Programs

SeraCare Enhances Quality Control Software

The QC software supports whole-workflow data capture from sample preparation to variant calling, along with associated reagent and operator data, which are all critical to building a holistic depiction of an assay’s performance.

Software

Platform Supports Development of Automated Liquid Handling Systems

The modular and scalable solution offers the flexibility and functionality needed to quickly and easily create automated liquid handling systems for virtually any life sciences application.