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xpert toxicologist identifying the substances of potential significance present at medical laboratory adhering to the toxicological risk assessment process in ISO 10993-17:2023.

ISO 10993-17:2023— Toxicological Risk Assessment

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023Alexandra Schirn

Risk assessment is a multi-step process which produces estimates of risk of an adverse health effect occurring as a consequence of ingesting, inhaling, and/or absorbing […]

Researcher using a test tube to perform interference testing in clinical chemistry lab, adhering to CLSI EP07-Ed3 (R2022).

CLSI EP07-Ed3 (R2022): Interference Testing In Chemistry

January 23, 2023January 19, 2023Alexandra Schirn

Interferences with clinical laboratory tests can create discrepancies in test results that may lead to patient harm. Although performance is monitored by internal quality control […]

Surgeons operating in a medical laboratory adhering to ISO 15189:2022 quality management and requirements.

Changes in the New ISO 15189:2022

December 16, 2022December 13, 2022Alexandra Schirn

The objective of ISO 15189:2022- Medical Laboratories – Requirements For Quality And Competence is to promote the welfare of patients and satisfaction of laboratory users […]

Lab technician examining test tube for adherence to ISO 15189 to prepare medical laboratory for accreditation.

What is ISO 15189?

April 12, 2022January 10, 2023Erin Stepka

Medical laboratory test results account for 70% of medical decisions, showing how important these facilities are for health and safety in patient care. Medical laboratories […]