Quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) are two distinct processes in ensuring the quality of a product or service.

QA is the process of creating and implementing a system to ensure that a product or service meets the desired quality standards. It involves planning, designing, and implementing quality controls to prevent defects and…[Read more]

The Levey-Jennings Quality Control Chart is a graphical tool used in statistical process control (SPC) to monitor the stability and consistency of a process over time. It is commonly used in laboratory and clinical settings to track the performance of analytical methods or instruments. The chart displays control limits, typically set at +/- 2 or 3…[Read more]

RACHELLE C. CASTRO
MT14 (LEC) – AA

The crucial role of material management in the field of medical technology, both in the laboratory and in our daily lives, cannot be overstated. Understanding the importance of material management is critical for future medical technologists in order to ensure accurate and reliable laboratory testing results,…[Read more]

In the clinical laboratory, standards and controls relate to defined principles, protocols, and measures used to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and quality of laboratory testing processes and outcomes. Standards serve as reference points for calibrating and validating testing equipment and techniques, whereas controls are samples with known…[Read more]

A policy is a high-level statement of principles, goals, and objectives that guide decision-making and establish the framework for an organization’s actions. It is a broad statement that defines the organization’s philosophy, values, and overall direction. Policies set the guidelines and boundaries for decision-making and provide a basis for…[Read more]

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Precision and accuracy are two ways to quantify observational error. Precision refers to how close measurements of the same item are to one another, whereas accuracy refers to how close a given set of measurements is to its true or accepted value.

The process of analyzing business needs, identifying problems, and designing solutions to improve them is known as system analysis and design (SAD). It entails disassembling a system and simulating its deployment using models and methodologies. SAD’s goal is to integrate technology into an organization so that it can operate more efficiently and…[Read more]

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