Quality assurance in aquatic disease diagnostics

Abstract Quality assurance (QA) is becoming more important within the field of aquaculture and aquatic disease diagnosis, but at present a single one-size-fits-all approach does not exist. There is a need to raise awareness for a simple, cost-effective QA approach, which could be implemented by even the most basic aquatic diagnostic facility. This chapter will describe the various aspects required for an effective QA system within an aquatic disease diagnosis facility and discuss the benefits derived when working within a quality management scheme. 

Key words quahty assurance, validation, aquatic diagnosis, accreditation. 

2 The importance of valid and reliable aquatic disease diagnosis and the role of quality assurance systems 

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