Measures of quality assurance for the pre-analytical process in clinical laboratories
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1009-9158.2013.10.003
- VernacularTitle:临床实验室分析前过程的质量保证措施
- Author:
Xiaojuan LIU
;
Rong ZENG
;
Yongmei JIANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Laboratories,hospital;
Quality control;
Total quality management
- From:
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine
2013;36(10):873-875
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The pre-analytical process is the first key step in the total testing process of clinical laboratories,which will directly influence the accuracy and timeliness of testing results.Efficient preanalytical quality assurance system consists of scientific personnel structure,regular training and monitoring,bright and comfortable phlebotomy environment,advanced comprehensive phlebotomy facilities,strict biosafety practice in each procedure and harmonious relationship between clinicians/patients and laboratory.Besides,the application and monitoring of sound quality indicators in pre-analytical process will promote the improvement of quality and finally get the aim of assuring patients' safety.
