A How-Should-I Guide to Laboratory Quality Control

“Good Laboratory Practice” demands a good QC Program. This eCourse describes how to determine the QC limits for different tests and why the traditional +/- 2 SD limits cannot be applied to all cases.

There is considerable confusion about how to successfully and seamlessly implement a QC Program. Set QC limits too tightly and needless, time-consuming repetitions of expensive QC tests can result. Clinically misleading results being reported without QC detecting an assay problem can result if QC limits are set too broadly.

This eCourse clarifies these confusions and offers specific solutions you can use in your laboratory like how to effectively and efficiently monitor and take appropriate action based on QC results. You’ll learn how to deal with QC limits for the same assay across multiple instrumental systems and testing locations and the need for establishing different QC limits for different lab testing areas in hematology, urinalysis and chemistry.

The ASCP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activities.

This activity meets MOC Part II Lifelong Learning requirements. This activity meets MOC Part II Self-Assessment Module requirements. For MOC brochure, click here.

ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 2 CMLE credits. This activity meets CMP and state licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.

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