Tools, Technologies and Training for Healthcare Laboratories

A look at pre-analytical error rates, 2018

The continuing discussion of pre-analytical quality in the literature prompts us to update our review of current laboratory defect rates. From a laboratory in India, what can we see in recent developments in processes

Great Global QC Survey of Hematology Practices

In 2017, we conducted a QC Survey all over the world. But we primarily focused on the chemistry practices. What about hematology practices? We have just enough responses to help us paint a picture of the state of hematology QC.

A Global Survey of Veterinary Laboratory QC Practices

In 2017, as part of the ESVCP meeting in London, we conducted and presented a small survey of veterinary laboratories and their QC practices. What do their results tell us about the state of quality control? Are they doing better QC than "human labs"?

Latin and South American QC Survey Results

In 2017, we conducted a Spanish language QC Survey in the 16 countries in Latin and South America. What do their results tell us about the state of quality control? Are they doing better QC than the US?

Break all the rules, part 3 - answers

The answers to the most complex control situation - how to interpret "Westgard Rules" when there are 3 controls at different levels.