Important Concepts in Quality Control: Controls

Appearance of Controls

  • Controls must resemble as closely as possible the human samples they emulate.
  • For hematology analyzers, controls need to have the same consistency and color as human blood.
  • Likewise, serum controls need to have similar amounts of chemicals to those found in human serum.

Test your clinical laboratory knowledge! Play the FREE LabCE.com Quiz Game.

Quality Control course details »

Learn more about laboratory continuing education for ASCP, AMT, NCA, and state renewal and recertification requirements »

Get information on OSHA laboratory safety courses for clinical and medical laboratories »