Using an independent quality control material provides several advantages over a manufacturer quality control. This presentation will discuss real cases using quality control in a clinical lab, troubleshooting methods, and how independent quality control can provide valuable information to resolve issues.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify and troubleshoot quality control issues in a lab setting.

2. Recognize the benefits of an independent quality control and the advantages provided by an interlaboratory comparison program

Resources:

Independent Quality Control Handout

Q&A Session Independent QC