Virtual Medical Academy

Overview

Quality control (QC) is one of the most important impacts in laboratory testing. It ensures both precision and accuracy of patient sample results. Effective quality control identifies and correct flaws in the analytical processes before potentially incorrect patient results are released in the laboratory. This course focuses on providing a systematic, process-oriented approach to meet quality standards, and deliver consistent, high-quality, cost-effective laboratory services. Join us in this upcoming interactive course to learn more about quality control in the laboratory setting.

This Activity for

Clinical Laboratory Sciences

What I will learn?

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

- Define the basic elements of quality control and implement QC program in the laboratory.
- Define, calculate and apply the following statistics :
Mean, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation
- Describe, choose and apply each of the Westgard rules and their uses.
- Identify which Westgard rules identify random errors and which rules identify the systematic error
- Identify and differentiate between trend and shift
- Identify and differentiate between random errors and systematic errors
- Construct a Levey-Jennings chart and evaluate graph data for out of control events
- Assess instruments, reagents, and control products using the coefficient of variation
- Evaluate within lab precision using the coefficient of variation ratio
- Evaluate laboratory accuracy using the standard deviation index
- Choose and/or recommend control materials based on shelf life, box pricing, the clinically relevant decision