The use of controls is necessary. Examining controls of known makeup along with patient samples allows for the monitoring (accuracy and precision) of the complete examination process.
Of note:
- Including quality control material when performing a testing procedure helps to monitor and control examination error(s).
- The ultimate goal is to determine if the test results can be accepted with certainty.
- There is no single quality control format that is appropriate or practical for every testing situation, nor will a single quality control system detect every error.
