ISSN:
1432-0517
Keywords:
Key words Microbiology laboratory
;
Sampling
;
Micro-organisms
;
Reference
;
materials
;
Quality control external
;
Quality control internal
;
Accreditation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract The pertinent issues necessary for the establishment of quality assurance in the microbiology laboratory are discussed. Quality assurance is a planned system of control measures that enables management to ensure that the analytical data produced in the laboratory are valid. To introduce quality assurance, all activities in the laboratory that affect the production of analytical data must be documented and controlled. These include sampling, method selection, laboratory environment, equipment, reagents and media, staff, reference materials and internal and external quality control. Laboratory accrediation in accordance with EN45001 and ISO Guide 25 enables laboratories demonstrate to an external agency their ability to perform analytical work and produce valid analytical data. This gives creditability to the laboratory and allows management to have confidence in the data produced.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s007690050028
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