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Applied principles of quality assurance and quality control in the histopathology laboratory. 1990

W D Brehaut

Valley Health Services Assoc., Kentville, N.S. B4N 1M7.

The principles of quality assurance programs and quality control procedures as they are applied to the histopathology section of the laboratory are reviewed. The basic importance of the Standard Operating Procedure Manual is emphasized and the importance of accurate record keeping in tissue reception and accessioning is noted. A detailed look is taken at the quality control measures applied to the repetitive processing sequences involved in the production of stained tissue slides. The problems of the subjective nature of the final assessment of the finished slide are reviewed.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007753	Laboratories	Facilities equipped to carry out investigative procedures.	Laboratory
D008370	Manuals as Topic	Works about presentation designed to give factual information or instructions.
D010337	Pathology Department, Hospital	Hospital department which administers and provides pathology services.	Hospital Pathology Department,Department, Hospital Pathology,Pathology Departments, Hospital,Departments, Hospital Pathology,Hospital Pathology Departments
D011785	Quality Assurance, Health Care	Activities and programs intended to assure or improve the quality of care in either a defined medical setting or a program. The concept includes the assessment or evaluation of the quality of care; identification of problems or shortcomings in the delivery of care; designing activities to overcome these deficiencies; and follow-up monitoring to ensure effectiveness of corrective steps.	Quality Assessment, Health Care,Health Care Quality Assessment,Health Care Quality Assurance,Healthcare Quality Assessment,Healthcare Quality Assurance,Quality Assessment, Healthcare,Quality Assurance, Healthcare,Assessment, Healthcare Quality,Assessments, Healthcare Quality,Assurance, Healthcare Quality,Assurances, Healthcare Quality,Healthcare Quality Assessments,Healthcare Quality Assurances,Quality Assessments, Healthcare,Quality Assurances, Healthcare
D002170	Canada	The largest country in North America, comprising 10 provinces and three territories. Its capital is Ottawa.
D006748	Hospital Departments	Major administrative divisions of the hospital.	Departments, Hospital,Department, Hospital,Hospital Department