Consistency in quality control is critical to clinical lab performance. This guide outlines best practices that help labs reduce errors, ease staff burden, and maintain high standards—no matter the network size. Learn how to optimize QC workflows, leverage automation, and manage risk more effectively to improve patient outcomes and meet accreditation goals with confidence.
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.
At AACC booth 4647, Cola Resources Inc is preparing to showcase its IQCP E-Optimizer, designed to help laboratories implement the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ IQCP guidelines that will go into effect January 1, 2016.
What 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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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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