Quality system essentials (QSEs) form the basis of a laboratory's quality management system (QMS) and contain the management information needed for a laboratory to perform quality work. Which of the following items might be studied as part of an examination of a laboratory's external and internal assessments?

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The development of quality indicators for each phase of testing is essential to effective external and internal assessments of a laboratory's quality management system. The preanalytical, analytical, and postanalytical phases should each have their own set of quality indicators to ensure that all aspects of testing are appropriately monitored and controlled. Fire department inspection records and other non-related records would not have the necessary information for assessing the QSEs.

Quality System Essentials (QSEs) Form the Basis of a Laboratory's