Quality for the Inclinic Laboratory

Inclinic laboratory testing is subject to great variation, depending on the breadth and depth of laboratory testing conducted, the type of equipment and instruments used, and the training of personnel conducting the testing. This presentation will review how quality is judged for inclinic laboratory testing. Concepts important for the development of a quality system for laboratory testing, as well as basic terminology and principles underlying accurate and reliable laboratory testing. The importance of Instrument evaluation and knowledge of imprecision and bias is covered as one of the most important exercises for the inclinic laboratory. Standard operating procedures and policies, and the common types and categories of laboratory errors are reviewed, as well as common strategies and techniques for statistical and nonstatistical quality control.. Examples of a variety of forms and checklists used in the inclinic laboratory are provided. The documentation required for a laboratory quality system and its importance in the annual review process, financial analysis and resources allocation is included. . Feedback from practices about their experiences with inclinic laboratory testing will be shared with the audience.