3. Pre-analytical quality requirements for qCCP
In the current laboratory diagnostic, 70% of diagnostic mistakes are the result of pre-analytical errors. To this end, standardization of specimen collection and sample preparation in qCCP workflows (Fig. 1, left and middle part) is pivotal. The quality guidelines as posed by the International Conferences on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) can function as a framework for drafting quality requirements for qCCP workflow. Such requirements will be discussed throughout in Section 3 and 4. Note this overview leaves room for discussion whether the quality requirements for pre-analysis and analysis test performance either have to be met or should be interpreted as a consideration or specification.