What action does a histotechnologist take when quality control fails?

When a histotechnologist encounters a quality control failure, it is crucial to investigate the cause and implement corrective actions to ensure the reliability of laboratory results and maintain high standards of practice. This approach involves a systematic examination of the processes involved, identifying any deviations or variables that may have contributed to the failure, such as equipment malfunctions, reagent issues, or procedural errors.

By addressing the root cause of the failure and implementing corrective measures, the histotechnologist helps to prevent future occurrences and improve overall quality. This proactive stance is essential for maintaining lab accreditation and ensuring that the diagnostic information provided to clinicians is accurate and dependable.

Simply conducting a new analysis, ignoring the error, or raising the temperature of the process does not address the underlying issues and could potentially lead to repeat failures or compromised results. Each of these alternatives lacks the thoroughness required for effective quality management in a histology laboratory.