Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How do veterinary labs ensure accurate test results?
By de Branco, Freitas Maia L M·Published in Developments in biologicals·2007·Ministerio da Agricultura·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Quality systems in veterinary diagnostics laboratories.
Plain-English summary
This study talks about the importance of quality assurance in veterinary diagnostics laboratories, which are places that test and analyze samples from animals. Having trained staff and reliable methods is essential to ensure that the results are trustworthy, which is important for trading animals and their products. The paper highlights a specific standard, ISO/IEC 17025, which helps laboratories work together and produce consistent results. Currently, following this standard is voluntary, but the authors suggest that key laboratories should seriously think about adopting it to improve their services.
Abstract
Quality assurance of services provided by veterinary diagnostics laboratories is a fundamental element promoted by international animal health organizations to establish trust, confidence and transparency needed for the trade of animals and their products at domestic and international levels. It requires, among other things, trained personnel, consistent and rigorous methodology, choice of suitable methods as well as appropriate calibration and traceability procedures. An important part of laboratory quality management is addressed by ISO/IEC 17025, which aims to facilitate cooperation among laboratories and their associated parties by assuring the generation of credible and consistent information derived from analytical results. Currently, according to OIE recommendation, veterinary diagnostics laboratories are only subject to voluntary compliance with standard ISO/IEC 17025; however, it is proposed here that OIE reference laboratories and collaboration centres strongly consider its adoption.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18084928/