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The use of quality indicators to improve the performance in the processes of pre-examination and post-examination by applying Six Sigma scale Cover

The use of quality indicators to improve the performance in the processes of pre-examination and post-examination by applying Six Sigma scale

Revista Romana de Medicina de Laborator
Volume 24 (2016): Issue 2 (June 2016)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/rrlm-2016-0024 | Journal eISSN: 2284-5623 | Journal ISSN: 1841-6624 (formerly 2284-5623)
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Language: English
Page range: 237 - 246
Submitted on: Feb 25, 2016
Accepted on: May 22, 2016
Published on: Jun 28, 2016
Published by: Romanian Association of Laboratory Medicine
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Related subjects:
Life sciences,
Molecular biology

© 2016 Irina Luciana Gurzu, Maria Enea, Simona Mihaela Slătineanu, Bogdan Gurzu, Brândușa Constantin, published by Romanian Association of Laboratory Medicine
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