InterQC is a comprehensive, cloud-based Quality Control (QC) software designed specifically for clinical laboratories, offering a real-time application for analytical performance monitoring and regulatory compliance management. Developed by the Vitro Group, it is positioned as an intuitive, customizable, and cross-platform solution geared toward continuous quality improvement.
Key Features and Capabilities
The software's core value proposition lies in its powerful data analysis and automation features. It is an open software that can integrate quality controls from any manufacturer, making it highly flexible. Key capabilities include:
- Real-time Statistics: Provides internal and external statistical comparisons with real-time updates, automatic outlier detection, and peer group comparatives (SDI, CVI) to aid in timely decision-making.
- Customizable Dashboard: Features a control panel with widgets to monitor analytical performance, detect anomalies, and focus on areas needing attention.
- Automated Data Capture: Supports Big Data collection directly from laboratory instruments or the Laboratory Information System (LIS), complying with the STANDARD LAW (Laboratory Analytical Workflow) profile.
- Quality Rules & Analysis: Applies industry-standard Westgard rules and allows for the creation of customizable Quality Director Rules to set the level of scrutiny for each test.
- Traceability & CAPA: Includes a full Audit Trail and total user traceability of all actions. It also provides functionality to identify, register, and document error causes and record Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for quality improvement.
- Reporting: Generates a variety of reports (e.g., QC Report, QC Summary Statistics) that comply with regulatory requirements.
- Advanced Graphics: Powerful graphing tools include Levey-Jennings, Cusum, Power Curves, Six Sigma, Multilevel, Evolution, Comparative Histograms, and Youden Plot.
Target Users and Deployment
InterQC is targeted at clinical laboratories, hospitals, clinics, and healthcare centers. It is a Cloud Real-Time Application (SaaS), meaning no installation is required, allowing for easy and quick implementation. The software is multiplatform and responsive, ensuring full compatibility with main Operating Systems, web browsers, and devices like tablets and smartphones.
