Services
Laboratory Installation.
Success from the ground up.
QSC offers laboratory consulting services in all phases of the laboratory set-up process, as well as the implementation of all documentation needed for CLIA/COLA/CAP and state compliance.
Phase I
- Location of laboratory, aid in acquiring appropriate personnel
- Detailed facility planning, including physical layout of lab space and consistent contact with contractors
- Notify the Department of Public Health and complete all applications for the purpose of obtaining CLIA/COLA/CAP and state requirements
- Hand-pick the most cost-effective, efficient equipment to meet your lab’s demands
- Coordinate relevant supplies and equipment
- Ensure training is scheduled and completed
Phase II
- Work with administration/lab director/testing personnel to establish appropriate workflow and test reporting criteria
- Make sure all validation studies are performed and statistically sound
- Establish quality control, quality assurance, and maintenance programs for all testing
- Implement all necessary procedures and policies needed to meet CLIA/COLA/CAP and state requirements, when applicable.
Phase III
- Monitor the lab’s quality systems, workflow, and test reporting for effectiveness
- Ensure any technical or operational issues have been resolved and remedial action taken (if applicable)
- Evaluate competency of all testing personnel and identify additional training needs (if applicable)
- Review OSHA requirements with all testing personnel
- On-site attendance during the initial inspection