Quality in a microbiology laboratory - Recording

Recorded: 17 June 2026

Quality management and quality assurance are overarching principles that should permeate every aspect of work in a clinical diagnostic laboratory. As clinical scientists, a key part of our role is to build quality into systems and processes, help maintain quality, and participate in quality management and improvement. This talk will be based on ISO15189:2022 and how we can use this standard to ensure we provide clinically relevant diagnostic services that our users can have confidence in.

Learning outcomes:
An appreciation of laboratory quality, focussing on the quality management system and laboratory culture (pun not intended), as well as things like QC and EQA.

Microbiology webinars for trainees

Following feedback from members, we are trying a new format for delivering training this year, replacing the in-person Microbiology training day at LabMedUK with free monthly webinars. The topics have been suggested by members and are delivered by senior clinical scientists and colleagues. In the final webinar of the year, trainees have the opportunity to present recent audits.