Abstract
As healthcare systems around the world increasingly rely on laboratory testing, maintaining high quality diagnostic services is imperative. In Kazakhstan, the importance of quality control in medical laboratories is being recognized, but there is a need to evaluate and improve current practices against international standards. Purpose: The purpose of this review article is to assess the current state of quality control in medical laboratories in Kazakhstan and then compare it with quality control procedures in other countries. Search strategy: Perform a comprehensive search in electronic databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus and Web of Science with relevant keywords including “international standards”, “medical laboratories”, “quality control”, “quality assurance” and other. The search was limited to articles published in English between 2001 and 2023 to ensure inclusion of recent research and current practice. Results: A total of 79 publications were selected for the study based on their significance for quality control in medical laboratories, especially in Kazakhstan. The articles covered a wide range of topics, including regulatory frameworks, accreditation requirements, training programs, equipment requirements, data management systems, and collaborative efforts. A comparative study of quality control procedures in Kazakhstan with other countries revealed its positive and negative aspects.