Conformity Evaluation of Afinion 2 Analyzer Maintainability: Compliance Practicality for Philippine National Standard PNS ISO 15189:2013 Accreditation.

Objectives: The implementation of Philippine National Standard PNS ISO 15189:2013 to support the medical laboratory to produce competent results is a recognised challenge. It is apparent that the approach of ensuring the equipment availability can be specifically optimised. No known research has focused on exploring on the conduct of conformity evaluation of Afinion 2 Analyzer maintainability for the PNS ISO 15189:2013 accredited medical laboratory.

Internal Auditing Risk Analysis for Medical Laboratories Seeking Accreditation through the Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (HOKLAS).

Objectives: The primary aim of this study was to determine quantitatively the extent of coverage of the Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (HOKLAS 015) requirements by guidance checklists (HOKLAS 016-02 and HOKLAS 021).

Methods: The level of conformance requirement coverage of HOKLAS 015 by HOKLAS 016-02 and HOKLAS 021 was calculated by an evaluation checklist based on conformance requirements in HOKLAS 015. A distribution analysis of conformance requirements relating to the International Standard ISO 15189:2012 process-based quality management system model was also performed to elicit further coverage information.

Review of the impact of water quality on reliable laboratory testing and correlation with purification techniques.

In recent years, many rapid and automated instruments with highly complex testing methodologies have been introduced to our laboratories, almost all of which require the use of water. Many investigators have discussed the impact of water quality on the accuracy and reliability of clinical laboratory testing and technologies. Evaluation of water quality and specifications according to international standards and guidelines has helped laboratories to judge water quality before using the water in question as part of testing.