ISO
Welcome to the Westgard website's ISO section. Here, you will find information on quality management systems in medical laboratories, focusing on ISO 15189 standards, including its 2017 version, and how it relates to ISO lab accreditation. Essays may cover the benefits of achieving 15189 lab accreditation, the requirements for implementing an ISO 15189 quality management system, and the role of ISO for laboratory quality. Some articles might also discuss the connection between ISO 15189 medical laboratories and ISO 17025 calibration requirements, exploring how 15189 calibration services contribute to overall quality.Feel free to explore this category!
In 2023-2024, Westgard QC conducted a survey of 1,300 laboratories around the world. But back in 2015, Westgard QC also conducted a MU survey. What are the differences? What's changed in the last 9 years in the implementation of mu? The answers willl surprise you...
In 2023-2024, Westgard QC conducted a survey of 1,300 laboratories around the world. When examining the various sizes of laboratories, mu use varies considerably. Who mu's the most? High volume or low volume labs? Who reports mu's the most? The answers willl surprise you...
The 2024 survey captured hundreds of comments from respondents, sharing their unvarnished views of measurement uncertainty.
In 2023-2024, Westgard QC conducted a survey of 1,300 laboratories around the world. When examining the different regions of the world, mu use varies considerably. Who mu's the most? Who mu's the least? The answers might surprise you...