Title: Managing the pre- and post-analytical phases of the total testing process

Authors: Hawkins, Robert

Place: Bethesda, MD

Publisher: National center for biotechnology information (NCBI)

Year: 2012

Journal: Annals of laboratory medicine

Volume: vol. 32, no. 1

PAGE: 5--16

Subject: Laboratory Quality Strengthening

Keywords: quality control, standards, scientific facilities, health services

Abstract: This article outlines the different phases of the total testing process, discusses laboratory accreditation requirements for the extra-analytical phase and describes some of the resources available for laboratories in managing this unfamiliar area.

URL: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3255486/?tool=pubmed

Document type: E-article