quality control

quality control,

a method of repeated assay of known standard materials and monitoring reaction parameters to ensure precision and accuracy.

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quality control,

n standards and procedures used to ensure the proper identification and quality level of a product.

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quality

purity of contents, care in presentation and finish of a product.

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quality assurance

planned and systematic action necessary to provide adequate confidence that a product or service will satisfy given requirements for quality. Quality is built into the product or service, rather than 'inspected in'.

quality control

the use of operational techniques, particularly end-product testing or inspection to ensure that a product or service satisfies its stated or implied role.

quality of life

generally regarded as the balance between pleasant and unpleasant factors and experiences as they apply to an animal's physical and mental state. A term used in discussions of euthanasia or intensive treatment.

protein quality

relates to the content and balance of amino acids in the protein. A good quality protein contains the amino acids in the correct proportions required by the specific animal species.

radiographic quality

depends on the correct positioning of the subject part, good contrast, clear image due to good detail and absence of artifacts.

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quality control

Lab medicine The constellation of mechanisms used to determine accuracy, reliability and consistency of data, assays or tests, often in the context of a clinical lab. See Accredited lab, Multirule procedure. Cf Quality assurance, Total quality management.