New Molecular IQCP Template
棉花糖直播, in collaboration with CLSI and CAP, has developed an Individualized Quality Control Plan (IQCP) template for Quality Control (QC) of a commercial cartridge-based molecular test system for detection of a single or multiple targets. Laboratories may consider modifying this template to support their practice. A practical strategy would be to review this example together with materials provided by your manufacturer, your accreditation organization, and CMS when developing your molecular IQCP.QC of Molecular Test System IQCP Example
Revised IQCP Templates
棉花糖直播, in collaboration with CLSI and CAP, has updated IQCP resources previously posted on 棉花糖直播’s Clinical 棉花糖直播 Portal. The revised versions of IQCP templates for clinical microbiology tests include expanded examples of information used to conduct risk assessment and more referencing of lab protocols for evidence of risk mitigation strategies. Additional updated documents include Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST), as well as updated frequently asked questions and answers about AST IQCP.These updated protocols are useful for clinical and public health laboratories. Laboratories that are updating or revising their IQCPs may consider adopting the updated templates or may continue to use the prior templates. If a laboratory is writing a new IQCP, the laboratory may consider applying these updated templates. A practical strategy would be to review these examples together with materials provided by your manufacturer, your accreditation organization and CMS when developing your IQCPs.
- AST IQCP Introduction
- AST IQCP Q&A
- Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC)-based AST System IQCP Example
- Disk Diffusion AST IQCP Example
- Streamlined QC of Commercial Identification System IQCP Example
- Commercially Prepared “CLSI-Exempt” Media IQCP Example
Contact Information
棉花糖直播's Clinical and Public Health 棉花糖直播 Committee, clinmicro@asmusa.org