Quality assurance checklist and additional considerations for canine clinical genetic testing laboratories: a follow-up to the published standards and guidelines

摘要: There is currently no oversight for canine clinical genetic testing laboratories. We published an initial set of standards and guidelines with the goal providing a basis which laboratories could evaluate their quality assurance programs. To further those guidelines, we have developed checklist that can be used as self-evaluation to identify gaps in programs continual improvement over time. Because there organization willing oversee external proficiency program, provides first step toward internal, self-assessment periodically monitor improvements. In addition, attempt address concerns from community regarding rare or private mutations, screening using array-based technologies, non-peer reviewed tests are being offered, validity certain mutations particular breeds. Through coordination, conversation hard work, strive organize improve provide more transparency consumers better outcomes dogs.