Quality
Control
UQC programs
depend on specimens that are reproducible and are usually purchased from a supply company.
UThese
specimens are called Acontrols@ and the manufacturer supplies the acceptable range (" 2 SD) for each analyte.
UTypes of
controls include:
ePositive and
Negative controls
eTri-level
controls (High, Normal, Low)
eNormal and
abnormal controls
UTypes of QC
programs:
eInternal or
intralaboratory
eExternal or
interlaboratory
