Completely revised and expanded, this up-to-date sourceassists in the assessment of laboratory procedures in preparation for an external auditorreflects the impact of computers and information technologies on data generation, analysis, and storageoffers a global perspective on laboratory management and quality controlserves as a comprehensive guide to the design of an effective audit for enhanced laboratory operation Identifying current tools, techniques, and approaches for the evaluation of laboratory operations, this reference reviews the latest regulatory standards and auditing practices to test laboratory safety, quality, and performance.