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Smart Note | Peer Group Comparison
Written by expert Sten Westgard, MS, of Westgard QC, this SmartNote explains why peer group quality matters more than peer group size and how laboratories can use meaningful comparisons to improve QC performance.
SmartNote | Sten Westgard
A warning on warning rules: Are we warning ourselves to distraction?
The background and limitations of 2 standard deviation (2SD) "warning rules" and the advantages of Westgard rules.
Guide | Sten Westgard
Smarter QC for stronger labs: A practical guide to modern quality control
A stepwise implementation guide for optimizing QC workflows and practices.
SmartNote | Sten Westgard | US Edition
The state of laboratory QC in 2025: Challenges and opportunities
Results from the Westgard 2025 global QC practices survey, presented with key
findings, regional trends, and best practice recommendations for optimizing QC.
SmartNote | Sten Westgard | European Edition
The state of laboratory QC in 2025: Challenges and opportunities
SmartNote
How consolidation of QC references improve clinical laboratories’ operational efficiency
Explore a real case scenario and discover how Thermo Scientific™ MAS™ quality controls can help laboratories improve their day-to-day QC efficiency.
Discover how qualified laboratories can participate in the Thermo Scientific™ MAS™ QC Value Assignment Program.
Review testing guidelines, participation requirements, timelines, and available compensation options.
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