Guidelines for Quality Management and Accreditation of Medical Laboratories

Author: Technical Committee of Medical Sub-Committee of National Accreditation Committee for Laboratories of China
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Publishing Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book introduces the quality management philosophy and methods of medical laboratories based on ISO 15189:2003 "Medical Laboratories — Specific requirements for quality and competence," as well as the basic procedures for obtaining national accreditation. It elaborates on the requirements of quality management and medical laboratory accreditation. The book is divided into 10 chapters, including: Introduction to Laboratory Accreditation, Overview of ISO 15189 and Corresponding National Standards, Interpretation of Medical Laboratory Accreditation Criteria, Measurement Uncertainty, Establishment of a Quality Management System for Medical Laboratories, Quality Control in Medical Laboratories, Quality Improvement in Medical Laboratories, Safety in Medical Laboratories, and the Conditions that Laboratories Applying for Accreditation Should Meet.