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Medical Lab Quality Assurance and Control

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This deck covers key concepts related to quality assurance and control in medical laboratories, including procedures, standards, and tools used to ensure accurate and reliable test results.

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What is the primary goal of Quality Assurance (QA) in a medical laboratory?

To provide assurance that the quality requested will be achieved.
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What is the primary goal of Quality Assurance (QA) in a medical laboratory?
To provide assurance that the quality requested will be achieved.
What is the main focus of Quality Control (QC) in a medical laboratory?
To fulfill the quality requested by detecting, reducing, and correcting deficiencies in the laboratory's internal analytical process.
Why are quality control samples used in analytical runs?
To evaluate the reliability of a method by assaying a stable material that resembles patient samples.
What does a Levey-Jennings chart represent?
It graphs successive quality control values to assess the quality and consistency of measurement systems.
What is the purpose of Proficiency Testing (PT) or External Quality Assessment (EQA)?
To evaluate laboratory performance regarding the testing quality of patient samples by analyzing multiple specimens sent periodically.
What is ISO 15189 used for in medical laboratories?
For developing quality management systems, assessing competence, and confirming laboratory competence by accreditation bodies.
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Medical Lab Quality Assurance and Control
TermDefinition
What is the primary goal of Quality Assurance (QA) in a medical laboratory?
To provide assurance that the quality requested will be achieved.
What is the main focus of Quality Control (QC) in a medical laboratory?
To fulfill the quality requested by detecting, reducing, and correcting deficiencies in the laboratory's internal analytical process.
Why are quality control samples used in analytical runs?
To evaluate the reliability of a method by assaying a stable material that resembles patient samples.
What does a Levey-Jennings chart represent?
It graphs successive quality control values to assess the quality and consistency of measurement systems.
What is the purpose of Proficiency Testing (PT) or External Quality Assessment (EQA)?
To evaluate laboratory performance regarding the testing quality of patient samples by analyzing multiple specimens sent periodically.
What is ISO 15189 used for in medical laboratories?
For developing quality management systems, assessing competence, and confirming laboratory competence by accreditation bodies.
What are some key goals of implementing ISO 15189 in laboratories?
To create failure-resistant systems, catch mistakes early, reduce errors, and identify opportunities for improvement.
How does ISO 15189 encourage staff involvement?
By involving and empowering staff in problem-solving and implementing solutions to improve the organization.
What is the role of quality control professionals in laboratories?
To ensure manufactured products meet safety standards and specifications by examining products, taking samples, and conducting experiments.
By 2015, how many countries made ISO 15189 part of their mandatory medical laboratory accreditation requirements?
About 60 countries.