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  • Title: Quality and accreditation systems in clinical biochemistry in the European Union.
    Author: Jansen RT, Blaton V, Burnett D, Queraltó JM, Huisman W.
    Journal: Eur J Clin Chem Clin Biochem; 1995 Jun; 33(6):393-8. PubMed ID: 7578620.
    Abstract:
    The European Community Confederation of Clinical Chemistry (EC4) formed in Nice in April 1993 has established a working group on laboratory accreditation. The aim of the group is to explore the possibilities for harmonisation of accreditation and quality systems in clinical laboratories in the European Community (EC). It is felt essential that professions should play a key role in the process, and that the principle of subsidiarity should be observed in relation to implementation and organisation in individual member states. The first task has been to collect information concerning such systems. In September 1993 a questionnaire was distributed to the twelve IFCC related societies for clinical chemistry in the EC. By December 1994 eleven societies had responded. The questionnaire related to the existence or planned introduction of quality and accreditation systems, the basis of the standards used and requirements for analytical aspects and qualifications of staff as well as professional aspects. Questions also addressed the way in which inspection were organised, the selection and training of inspectors, the organisation of systems and what interest there was in harmonisation. The results of this study are presented in this paper.
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