Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance

Name: Rusydiana binte Kusni
Subject Title: Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance
Topic: Organization or regulatory bodies that regulate the operations of clinical laboratories in Singapore

The Centre for Transfusion Medicine (CTM) is an internationally acclaimed organization for blood banking1. In addition to assisting World Health Organization (WHO) with promoting blood safety and quality, it is also responsible for the efficient processing of blood and blood components from point of collection to distribution to external bodies1. In order to maintain its quality, Health Sciences Authority (HSA) a regulatory body, overlooks the activities of CTM. It regulates the health products, in this case, blood, and ensures that Singapore does not lack in blood supply for any emergencies2. By doing this, HSA is responsible for safeguarding public health2.

1. (2007). About Centre for Transfusion Medicine. Retrieved June 16, 2008, from Health Sciences Authority. Website: http://www.hsa.gov.sg/publish/hsaportal/en/health_services/about_ctm.html
2. (2007). Mission and Vision. Retrieved June 16, 2008, from Health Sciences Authority. Website: http://www.hsa.gov.sg/publish/hsaportal/en/about_us/mission_and_vision.html