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THE MANAGEMENT OF MEDICAL ANALYSIS LABORATORIES AND BIOLOGICAL RISK PREVENTION
THE MANAGEMENT OF MEDICAL ANALYSIS LABORATORIES AND BIOLOGICAL RISK PREVENTION

Author(s): Mihaela Barcan
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Regional Department of Defense Resources Management Studies
Keywords: Biological threat; ISO 15189; ISO 15190; Medical analysis laboratory

Summary/Abstract: The increasing number of reports on biological terrorist threats identified at international level raised serious challenges not only for the scientists but also for people responsible of population health. This paper investigates the importance of standardizing and implementing regulations regarding the activity of biological hazards analysis. Medical analysis laboratories and public health units have responsibilities in this field and consequently the need and means to implement quality standards ISO 15189 and ISO 15190 is also examined.

  • Issue Year: 4/2013
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 159-162
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: English