TY - BOOK ID - 5408223 TI - Genetic testing : a survey of quality assurance and proficiency standards. PY - 2007 SN - 1281746142 9786611746148 9264032029 9264032010 9789264032019 PB - Paris : OECD, DB - UniCat KW - Human chromosome abnormalities. KW - Laboratories. KW - Scientific surveys. KW - Human chromosome abnormalities KW - Laboratories KW - Scientific surveys KW - Medicine KW - Health & Biological Sciences KW - Pathology KW - Standards KW - Diagnosis KW - International cooperation KW - Standards. KW - International cooperation. KW - Human chromosomes KW - Surveys, Scientific KW - Laboratory facilities KW - Research buildings KW - Science laboratories KW - Scientific laboratories KW - Abnormalities KW - Chromosome abnormalities KW - Genetic disorders KW - Research KW - Science and state KW - Science rooms and equipment KW - Chromosomes humains KW - Laboratoires KW - Enquêtes scientifiques KW - Anomalies KW - Diagnostic KW - Normes KW - Coopération internationale UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:5408223 AB - 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. ER -