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Genetic testing : a survey of quality assurance and proficiency standards / OECD.

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Genetic testing : a survey of quality assurance and proficiency standards / OECD.
Publication
Paris : OECD, c2007.

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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
  • Human chromosome abnormalities > Standards
  • Laboratories > Standards
  • Scientific surveys > OECD countries
  • Human chromosome abnormalities > International cooperation
  • Genetic Testing > standards
  • Genetic Techniques > standards
  • Genetic Diseases, Inborn > diagnosis
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Language (note)
  • Text in English, with summary in English and French.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
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.
ISBN
  • 9789264032019
  • 9264032010
LCCN
^^2008359135
OCLC
181345616
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library