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As a leading supplier of complete quality control systems—from setup to data analysis—Bio-Rad is fully committed to providing its customers with the training and education they need to maintain reliable and accurate QC test results. By offering everything from basic training to advanced theory, our aim is a continuously higher standard in lab QC. Our commitment to education means we’re always connecting our customers with lessons and training for optimal performance and results.

Leader in QC education

Training for leading QC products

As a leading provider of trusted, independent QC products, we offer a full spectrum of training around our QC solutions. We know that reliable training is just as important as trust in quality.

Education in QC data management

Our QC data management solution, Unity, helps any lab connect and compare their data with the world’s largest QC interlaboratory program—and course-correct in real time. Our educational programs help optimize your use of the Unity solution.

Unlimited access to KOLs and thought leadership

We offer numerous programs for extended learning. From access to KOLs and thought leaders through video and webinars to an extensive library of articles and case studies, our customers have high quality education at their fingertips.

Featured training

QC data management training
QC data management training

Whether you need help configuring our leading Unity data management software to fit your lab’s needs or guidance learning how to use our basic and advanced solutions, we offer complimentary virtual live sessions to discuss a range of QC and Unity topics.

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QCLive training modules

Attend a live, virtual training session with one of Bio-Rad’s professional trainers—and build your skills in efficient QC data management. Sessions are complimentary, presented in English, and available to worldwide customers. P.A.C.E. credits (CEU) are offered.

Unity Interlaboratory Reports

Learn about the reports that are included with your lab’s participation in the Unity Interlaboratory Program, the world’s largest QC peer group program.

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Peer reporting

Analytical Goals

Learn how to use Analytical Goals in Unity Real Time 2 as a retrospective or ongoing review tool that can help you optimize QC effort and cost.

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Unity Real Time 2

Bench Review

Learn basic navigation of the Unity Real Time 2 software, how to enter QC results manually, and how to use the Bench/Supervisor Review tools to perform QC evaluation and documentation.

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Unity Real Time 2

Data Analysis Grid

Learn about a feature that helps you perform unlimited types of data comparisons in Unity Real Time 2. Use the Data analysis grid to compare your data against the peer group, against your evaluation means/standard deviation, and against multiple instruments.

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Unity Real Time 2

Advanced Charts

Learn how the Yundt and Youden charts available with Unity Real Time 2 and Unity Real Time online can help you evaluate bias, imprecision, and linearity.

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Unity Real Time online Unity Real Time 2

 

New P.A.C.E.-approved QC Workbooks

QC Workbook

 

Raise Your QC Skills to the Next Level

 

Introducing free P.A.C.E.-approved QC Workbooks,
Bio-Rad is committed to help achieve your quality goals in the path
for a higher standard of quality patient care.

Available QC Workbooks:

  • Basic Statistics in Laboratory Quality Control
  • Laboratory Quality Control Materials
  • Quality Control Process Optimization with Cost of Quality Application
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Bio-Rad ADLM Industry Workshop


From the Bio-Rad ADLM industry workshop, “Embracing New Quality Specifications: Adjusting Lab Practices - CLIA 2024 and Beyond” check out the three featured presentations, comprising of leading clinical diagnostics professionals sharing their key understandings into the implications of changing quality specifications using the new CLIA 2024 Proficiency Testing (PT) limits as an example. Learn to address the critical steps in QC troubleshooting, the necessity of revising risk assessment with new quality specifications and the value of interlaboratory peer programs in preparing for CLIA 2024 PT. Watch now to learn more.

Evaluating the Impact of an Out-of-Control Event

Lorin Bachmann, PhD, DABCC

Discover how to effectively recover from out-of-control events in the lab with a detailed overview of evaluating the impact on patient results plus outlining approaches for preventative action if a lab’s QC program is insufficient or if quality specifications have changed.

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Risk Management of Changing Quality Specifications

James H. Nichols, PhD, DABCC, FADLM

Evaluate and assess the quality of laboratory tests and identify the impact of changes to CLIA Proficiency Testing (PT) criteria while considering the risk of changing quality specifications on lab performance.

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Predicting CLIA 2024 PT Perf. With an Interlab. Peer Comparison Program


John Yundt-Pacheco, MSCS

Explore the structure of the CLIA 2024 PT program. Learn how to compute PT performance metrics with interlaboratory peer group programs and see how to use risk contour plots to evaluate the impact of changing the lab mean and SD.

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Severity of Harm Category Designation Survey Results

This poster earned the AACC Management Sciences and Patient Safety Division Abstract Award for Outstanding Research in Patient Safety

Knowing an assay's Severity of Harm category is a key component in performing a Risk Assessment to determine acceptable QC practices. For the first time, labs have a starting point for determining the appropriate category. This poster shares responses of 261 surveyed laboratory professionals from 40 countries. Participate in the survey by scanning the QR code in the poster.

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