Quality Management System Competencies Your Reagent Supplier Should Possess

The ability of a clinical laboratory to provide consistent and reliable results to their customers depends on the consistent supply of high‐quality reagents over time. Evaluating a potential reagent supply partner’s manufacturing capability requires an understanding of how that partner manages and controls their manufacturing operations to ensure your product is delivered on time and to your specifications every time. Described here are quality system competencies to look for and the benefits of partnering with a supplier who has an established quality system. What is a Quality Management System and what key competencies define a well‐implemented system?