This course has presented basic quality control ideas (terms, formulas, and a few basic statistical analysis methods) as they pertain to the examination phase of laboratory testing.
Each medical laboratory discipline (eg, hematology, chemistry, immunology, urinalysis, microbiology, and so forth) in each laboratory facility will define a QC Program to fit under the overarching Quality Management System. Review of statistics occurs during the short-term (as the patient tests are performed), and over the long-term (weekly, monthly, annually) as needed and as defined by the laboratory management and director.
As a reminder: Always refer to your individual facility's policies and procedures for specific process instructions.
