QA Standards and Laboratory Accreditation

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What is the primary purpose of quality assurance in a laboratory?

To maintain laboratory accreditation

To ensure customer satisfaction

To ensure ongoing customer confidence in laboratory work (correct)

To improve laboratory profitability

What is the standard that focuses on laboratory accreditation?

ISO 17025 (correct)

ISO 9001

ISO 15189

GLP

What does GLP stand for in the context of quality assurance?

Good Laboratory Procedure

Good Laboratory Programming

Good Laboratory Process

Good Laboratory Practice (correct)

What is the focus of QA standards in a laboratory?

To ensure the quality of analytical data Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of introducing QA standards in a laboratory?

To ensure ongoing customer confidence in laboratory work Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)?

Making risk or safety assessments Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of when Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) is used?

During risk or safety assessments Signup and view all the answers

What is Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) an example of?

A quality control process Signup and view all the answers

In what field is Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) commonly used?

Chemicals Signup and view all the answers

What is Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)?

A quality assurance scheme for safety testing of chemicals Signup and view all the answers

What types of chemicals are covered under Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)?

Pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, cosmetics, food and feed additives, and biocides Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)?

Enhancing data quality Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)?

To ensure the quality and reliability of safety testing results Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)?

Results that can be relied upon Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) in terms of testing?

Safety testing of chemicals Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to ensure traceability of the sample and its analytical results?

To prevent assigning the wrong result to a patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of traceability in laboratory testing?

To relate the sample and its results to the originating patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of GLP?

To provide a framework for laboratory studies Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the GLP framework?

Planning, performing, monitoring, recording, reported, and archived Signup and view all the answers

What could be the consequence of assigning the wrong result to a patient?

A fatal outcome Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of GLP?

Laboratory studies Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to maintain the integrity of the sample and its analytical results?

To relate the sample and its results to the originating patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the key benefit of ensuring traceability in laboratory testing?

Enhanced patient safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of GLP?

To ensure quality and consistency of laboratory studies Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT part of the GLP framework?

Maintaining laboratory equipment Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to QA

Ensuring the quality of analytical data in the laboratory is essential to maintain ongoing customer confidence.
QA is crucial to prevent fatal consequences of assigning wrong results to patients.

QA Standards

ISO 9001
ISO 17025
ISO 15189
GLP (Good Laboratory Practice)
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
Laboratory accreditation is essential for QA.

Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)

A QA scheme for ensuring safety testing of chemicals, including:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Agrochemicals
- Cosmetics
- Food and feed additives
- Contaminants
- Novel foods
- Biocides
Provides a framework for planning, performing, monitoring, recording, reporting, and archiving laboratory studies.
Ensures reliable results, particularly for risk or safety assessments.

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Description

This quiz covers the introduction to quality assurance, QA standards, and laboratory accreditation. It includes ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ISO 15189, GLP, GMP and other standards.