I thought that in general the principles [regardless of test supplier] seem to be reasonable…………………..thought it was the sort of thing lab professionals were supposed to do??

From: Clinical biochemistry discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Hart, Tanya
Sent: 11 November 2013 12:15
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Subject: Re: BIVDA's audit on Safe and consistent? the regulation of pathology testing

It is interesting that the report was restricted to the NHS. I feel there is an equally important problem of independent laboratories/practitioners marketing esoteric in-house tests. I have in the past raised this with the MHRA but didn’t get any answers as to what could be done about it.

Tanya

From: Clinical biochemistry discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Myers Martin (LTHTR)
Sent: 11 November 2013 10:51
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Subject: BIVDA's audit on Safe and consistent? the regulation of pathology testing

For those not aware of the BIVDA audit on “Safe and consistent? the regulation of pathology testing” about in-house testing.

http://www.bivda.co.uk/Blog/tabid/1241/EntryId/45/Safe-and-consistent-The-regulation-of-pathology-testing.aspx

link to the report is in the text of the link above. Recommendations are interesting.

martin

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