AqcTools

AqcTools, developed by CSols, is a laboratory analytical quality control software tool designed to support quality management and statistical process control within analytical and clinical laboratories. It is intended for laboratory professionals seeking to implement robust QC practices, monitor measurement processes, and maintain compliance with recognised quality standards.

The AqcTools reference page brings together a curated collection of authoritative resources covering laboratory quality management, QC charting methodologies, Westgard Rules, and quality management in laboratory medicine — providing users with the foundational knowledge needed to get the most from the platform.

Laboratory Quality Management References

• The WHO Laboratory Quality Management System Handbook (Version 1.1, 2011) is cited as a key reference for establishing and maintaining laboratory quality systems.
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control in the Analytical Chemical Laboratory: A Practical Approach (Second Edition) by Konieczka and Namiesnik (CRC Press, 2018) is recommended as a practical guide to QA/QC in analytical chemistry settings.

QC Charts and Statistical Methods

• Foundational guidance on control chart basics, including X-bar and R charts, is provided to help users understand core statistical process control concepts.
• A three-part series of articles from American Laboratory covers statistics in the laboratory with a focus on control charts, offering progressive depth from introductory to advanced topics.
• An additional American Laboratory article addresses the capability of a measurement process, supporting users in evaluating and demonstrating analytical performance.

Westgard Rules

• Resources from Westgard.com are referenced to guide users in applying Westgard Rules — a widely adopted set of statistical rules used to assess whether an analytical run is in control or should be rejected.

Association for Quality Management in Laboratory Medicine (AQMLM)

• Resources from the AQMLM are included, providing additional professional guidance and best practices for quality management specifically within laboratory medicine environments.

AqcTools is supported by CSols, a specialist laboratory informatics company. The reference materials collated on this page reflect the tool's grounding in internationally recognised standards and statistical methodologies, making it suitable for laboratories operating under WHO guidelines, clinical quality frameworks, and analytical chemistry best practices.