Pre-analytical errors continue to challenge laboratory technicians. By understanding these errors and implementing preventative strategies, laboratories can enhance efficiency and test results reliability.
When an out-of-control event occurs, labs must take immediate and clear action that will identify the root cause, to prevent it from happening again.
The progress of US clinical laboratories toward implementation of individualized quality control planning has been slow and somewhat tentative.
I run a POCT cardiac panel with fairly large CVs. Can I set tighter QC limits on it? Remember that coefficient of variation (CV) reflects the imprecision or random error of a method. When the method’s error distribution is...
Read MoreWhat is an appropriate crossover study for a new lot of QC materials for a test that we don’t run every day? If we aren’t running tests every day, do we need to do so in order to complete a 20-day study? When can we...
Read MoreOur clinic laboratory performs a limited amount of testing for some analytes. We meet the CLIA QC requirements by analyzing 2 levels of liquid control each day of testing to assess quality for the tested analytes. For the low...
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Plays role as unique detector of systemic issues
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The slides provide a known positive and negative control that the lab can use to limit the batch-to-batch differences in staining procedures and standardize diagnostic criteria.
Read MoreHi, Are there guide line for how often QC needs tested? Most say follow the instruments manufacturer suggestions. But sometimes that seemed too far apart. – As far as I know, there are no international guidelines detailing...
Read MoreThank you Alison, Is there an appropriate number of times in a given time frame for adjusting qc ranges. Reference ranges are said to be adjusted at approximately 6 mos time frames. Would this hold true for qc as well? Thank you...
Read MoreThe Webinars are based on the document entitled Laboratory Quality Control Based on Risk Management; Approved Guideline (EP23-A).
Read MoreBenchtop analyzer now more compact, powerful, reliable, and easy to use, company says.
Read MoreSysmex announces that its Sysmex XE-2100D Automated Hematology Analyzer has been cleared by the FDA for blood processing center Quality Control release testing of post-processed red blood cell and platelet components collected using a variety of anticoagulants.
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