Designing a good QC plan can be a daunting task. These simple recommendations can provide guidance to the lab and are essential to include in a good QC plan. They have been used and proven effective by many labs.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify factors in QC error that contribute to increased patient risk.

2. Describe ways in which quality risk management has contributed to an added set of values that the laboratory should be aware of.

3. Recommend 5 QC practices which you can apply in your lab.

Resources:

Bio-Rad Laboratories QC Webinar: 10 simple QC Practices

Best QC Practices Q&A