Competency information

Details

Apply internal quality control (IQC) and external quality assessment (EQA) methods used in genetics.

Considerations

  • The importance of IQC during the entire testing process.
  • Importance of participating in EQA.
  • The development and application of national guidance.
  • Validation and verification of analytical processes and procedures.
  • Requirements for UKAS accreditation and ISO15189. 

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 5 Outcome Apply the principles of internal quality control and external quality assessment and draw conclusions about assay performance.