5. Steps and processes for implementing a new diagnostic test

The key steps for implementing a new diagnostic test are organized into 10 main areas. Details for each area are described in this chapter.

  • Area 1 – Policies, budgeting and planning (Section 5.1)
  • Area 2 – Regulatory issues (Section 5.2)
  • Area 3 – Equipment (Section 5.3)
  • Area 4 – Supply chain (Section 5.4)
  • Area 5 – Procedures (Section 5.5)
  • Area 6 – Digital data (Section 5.6)
  • Area 7 – Quality assurance, control and assessment (Section 5.7)
  • Area 8 – Recording and reporting (Section 5.8)
  • Area 9 – Human resource training and competency assessment (Section 5.9)
  • Area 10 – Monitoring and evaluation (Section 5.10).

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