Research Topic

Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control

This cluster of papers focuses on advancements in laboratory medicine and testing procedures, including the determination of reference intervals, management of preanalytical variables, establishment of quality indicators, utilization of point-of-care testing, understanding biological variation, development of clinical laboratory guidelines, identification and prevention of diagnostic errors, and implementation of laboratory quality management practices. The papers cover a wide range of topics related to improving the accuracy and reliability of laboratory testing in healthcare.