This chapter addresses the common practices and test methods (standards) that are used for certification programs for the basic material categories of soils and aggregate, asphalt mixture, and ...

Automated quality control programmes have transformed the post-analytical phase of clinical laboratory practice by embedding computational checks directly into data workflows. This approach integrates ...

Regular quality control testing of medical radiological equipment improves clinical image quality and reduces radiation exposure of patients. Radiography and mammography machines, for example, may ...

Microbial testing laboratories often face challenges such as genetic drift, variability in results, and the need for extensive preparation. These issues can lead to inconsistent results and increased ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that air pollution is of great concern and impacts health in many ways. To better the situation, it’s necessary to focus on air quality. However, when ...

Certain aspects of quality control testing hasn't changed all that much over the decades. While it is necessary and extremely important, when working with various Departments of Transportation (DOT) ...

Food quality control, testing and safety are of paramount importance in the food industry. Food processing companies and food producers need to adhere to the high quality and safety standards set by ...