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.
The tumor profiling laboratory of Caris Life Sciences has earned accreditation to the standard for "Medical Laboratories: Requirements for Quality and Competence" (ISO 15189), developed by the International Organization for Standardization.
Thank 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...
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...
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