Objectives: To evaluate the implementation of a quality management system based on ISO-15189 in a urine culture unit.
Design And Methods: The effectiveness of improvement actions was measured by quality indicators.
Results: The errors in the pre-analytical phase and the rate of contaminated urine decreased significantly. The traceability, response time and external quality control were fulfilled.
Conclusions: The implementation of ISO-15189 was effective in improving the management of a urine culture unit.
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