Our instruments tell the story of our discipline.
We’ll explore how calibration, maintenance, and traceability sustain confidence in every result. Discover how risk-based equipment management links purpose (measurement integrity), process (control), and culture (ownership). When tools are honoured, data becomes trustworthy.
Referencing ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 15189, this session will unpack how to manage the full lifecycle of laboratory resources — from equipment and reagents to consumables and reference materials. We’ll discuss practical approaches for selection, qualification, calibration, verification, and traceability, as well as the control of reagents, culture media, and critical consumables that influence test validity. Using risk-based planning, participants will learn how to ensure reliability and continuity across both technical and supporting materials. Ultimately, we’ll discover that caring for instruments and materials is more than a technical duty — it’s an act of stewardship, respect, and precision that upholds the integrity of every result.