title: External quality assessment for clinical microbiology in Norway 1986-1987.
abstract: During the period 1986-1987 eight external quality assessment tests for clinical microbiology were performed, each consisting of four simulated clinical specimens. The results are reported, evaluated and some problem areas discussed.
mesh_terms: D001769:Blood / Q000382:microbiology; D005243:Feces / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D008828:Microbiological Techniques / Q000592:standards*; D009664:Norway; D010614:Pharynx / Q000382:microbiology; D011786:Quality Control; D013492:Suppuration / Q000382:microbiology; D014556:Urine / Q000382:microbiology