Improving Laboratory Performance Through Quality Control: Which QC is the Right QC?

Anyone working in a laboratory will understand the importance of quality control (QC). QC is the process used to detect errors in order to ensure the reliability and accuracy of patient test results. Without QC, laboratory errors could go unnoticed potentially resulting in misdiagnosis and inappropriate or delayed treatment, all of which could be life-threatening for the patient. This guide explains how to ask the right questions during your QC process to get the right answers.