External quality control in blood coagulation at the Kenyatta National hospital

Abstract

The Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) haematology section of the department of pathology has regularly participated in the World Health Organisation spon¬sored quality control (QC) exercises in blood coagulation since October 1975. These exercises together with existing internal quality assurance measures continue to ensure; (a) a satisfactory standard In the diagnosis and management of hereditary and acquired haemorrhagic disorders. (b) a good basis for safe and effective anticoagulant therapy. It is proposed that a nationai QC programme organised and co-ordinated by the KNH be initiated. This would have the benefits of higher standards of performance and uniformity in blood coagulation work in all Kenyan hospitals