Quality Control Data Management in Clinical Microbiology

The training covers key concepts including internal quality control practices, interpretation of EQA results, identification of trends and non-conformities, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Emphasis is placed on proper documentation, data integrity, and the use of QC and EQA data to support continuous quality improvement and compliance with international laboratory standards such as ISO 15189.

The course is suitable for clinical microbiologists, laboratory technologists, quality officers, and laboratory managers involved in microbiology testing and quality management. Participants will gain practical skills to effectively manage QC data, interpret EQA performance reports, and implement evidence-based improvements in laboratory processes.