Total quality management in clinical virology laboratories.
Indian J Med Microbiol
;
2006 Oct; 24(4): 258-62
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-53624
ABSTRACT
The diagnostic laboratories in India are progressively promoting higher standards and are moving towards accreditation and international acceptance. Hence, the concept of "Quality" will need to be understood and implemented. Total quality management (TQM) in a laboratory is an integrated program involving all laboratory staff and management. TQM is a framework to operate and it is aiming for integration, consistency, increase in efficiency and a continuous drive for improvement. A well structured clinical virology service will include serology setup, cell culture facility and capacity for molecular diagnosis. The quality of results from the laboratory is significantly influenced by many pre-analytical and post-analytical factors which needed attention. The end goal of the TQM should be to provide the best care possible for the patient.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Quality Control
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Virology
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Viruses
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Humans
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Virus Diseases
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Clinical Competence
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Total Quality Management
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Clinical Laboratory Techniques
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Accreditation
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India
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Practice guideline
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Med Microbiol
Journal subject:
Microbiology
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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