What is Quality Control?

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What is Quality Control?

  • Quality control (QC) is a system used to maintain a determined level of accuracy and precision.
  • Proper quality control helps ensure that reported results of patient laboratory testing are correct.
  • Quality control applies not only to specimen testing, but also to collection, storage, and transportation.