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The regulation of medical laboratories in Australia
1Dandenong and District Hospital, Victoria, Australia.
Clinics in Laboratory Medicine
|September 1, 1991
Abstract:
Australia has had a system of compulsory accreditation and inspection of medical laboratories since 1986. This article details the regulations that have evolved over the years and the specific requirements of this system. The importance of separation of powers of various authorities, including standards, accreditation, payment, inspection, quality assurance, and education, is emphasized.