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Genetic testing : a survey of quality assurance and proficiency standards.
- Title
- Genetic testing : a survey of quality assurance and proficiency standards.
- Publication
- Paris : OECD, c2007.
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- Additional Authors
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- Description
- 130 p. : ill.; 27 cm.
- Summary
- This report presents the results of a survey of over 800 genetic testing laboratory directors in 18 OECD countries. It provides the first detailed overview of the availability and extent of molecular genetic testing across OECD member countries. The survey allowed the OECD to compare practices in individual countries in order to inform international action in setting standards and developing guidelines for practice. Based on the survey results, the report puts forward recommendations for action for better quality assurance and proficiency of molecular genetic testing. It shows, for example, that requirements for licensing and accreditation/certification of diagnostic molecular genetic testing laboratories have not penetrated OECD countries to a high degree or with any consistency. Considerable variations exist in mechanisms of licensing, certification and accreditation, including the standards by which tests are performed, results are reported, and the qualifications for laboratory personnel.--Publisher's description.
- Subject
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Additional Formats (note)
- Available both in print and online.
- Language (note)
- Text in English, with summary in English and French.
- Contents
- Quality assurance in molecular genetic testing : results of a survey of 18 countries -- Transborder flow and rare diseases -- Report writing -- Consent, storage and confidentiality -- Licensing, accreditation, certification and proficiency testing -- Education and training -- Conclusions and recommendations.
- Call Number
- JBF 09-186
- ISBN
- 9789264032019
- 9264032010
- LCCN
- 2008359135
- OCLC
- 181345616
- Title
- Genetic testing : a survey of quality assurance and proficiency standards.
- Imprint
- Paris : OECD, c2007.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Additional Formats
- Available both in print and online.
- Language
- Text in English, with summary in English and French.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- Other Form:
- Genetic testing [electronic resource] (OCoLC)180116125
- Research Call Number
- JBF 09-186