title: [Guide for establishing and maintaining procedures for review of contracts between the medical laboratory and clients].
abstract: The medical laboratory is providing services to the patients and clinicians, is a costumer for providers as manufacturers and partner for tierce parties as well. Contracts have to be established with the clients to define agreements and to ensure that the laboratory is able to meet the requirements of the regulation and of the standards. Contracts with partners involved in the processes shall be formally established (collaborative contract). This article includes different types of contracts to establish and control within a contract review.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Roubille
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Maurellet-Evrard
keywords: ISO 15189; accreditation; collaborative contract; contract for the provision of services; contract review