Questions under equations- classification under PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act)

1. Inventory Control: Does the lab maintain records for each reagent and consumable that contributes to the performance of examinations. These records shall include but not be limited to the following:

1. Identity of the reagent or consumable?
2. Batch code or lot number?
3. Manufacturer or supplier name and contact information?
4. Date of receiving, the expiry date, date of entering into service and, where applicable, the date the material was taken out of service?
5. Manufacturer's instruction/package insert?
6. Records of inspection of reagents and consumables when received (e.g. acceptable or damaged)?

Note: All incoming orders should be inspected for condition and completeness of the original requests, receipted and documented appropriately; the date received in the laboratory and the expiry date for the product should be clearly indicated.