The First Step in a Laboratory Quality Management System (QMS)

question 87

Multiple Choice

The first step in a laboratory quality management system (QMS) activity is to:

• A) determine the pathway of workflow through the laboratory.
• B) determine the appropriate instructions for each activity in the preanalytical, analytical, and postanalytical phases of testing.
• C) analyze processes and procedures that occur in each step of specimen analysis.
• D) set acceptable limits for all quality control materials.

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