The name, “ZRT”, captures the company’s emphasis on Research, Technological innovation, and the commitment of its founder, biochemist and breast cancer researcher, David T. Zava, Ph.D., to wellness through preventative health care and the achievement of balance. With strong foundations in clinically relevant hormone testing, ZRT Laboratory stays ahead of developments in medical research, and now offers reliable, minimally invasive tests covering a range of current health care issues.
ZRT Laboratory is an independently owned and operated CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) certified hormone testing facility. Using cutting edge technology, ZRT Laboratory test products help to identify preventable hormone imbalances. ZRT Laboratory’s comprehensive test report provides information to help monitor hormone usage and restore hormonal balance. ZRT Laboratory provides hormone testing services worldwide via partnerships with over 9000 healthcare providers.
Quality Assurance
ZRT Laboratory’s Quality Assurance Program includes the following measurements and assessment:
- The effectiveness of laboratory policies and procedures.
- The identification of problems and development of corrective action.
- The management of patient data and test results.
- Procedures to monitor the accuracy and quality of test methods.
- Internal proficiency testing for each test area for which no external proficiency testing exists.
- Performance and evaluation of blind studies; receiving unknown samples for testing and evaluation.
- Employee competency assessment.
- Continuing education programs for all employees.
- Document and assess problems identified during Quality Assurance reviews including ways to communicate such information with employees.
- The effectiveness of communication with individuals ordering or receiving test results.
- All over regulatory compliance governing the clinical laboratory.
- Procedures to audit all aspects of the laboratory on a semi-annual basis.
ZRT Laboratory has established and maintains a stringent quality assurance program which includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Audit records to assess the overall effectiveness of the laboratory request, analysis and reporting system.
- Assess clinical samples to evaluate overall effectiveness of the testing process, including employee proficiency and quality control procedures.
- Review Quality Control Records.
- Review proficiency testing (both internal and external).
- Audit problem cases.
- Review the equipment maintenance program and records.
- Review test reagent labeling and storage.
- Review patient test results for consistency with nation norms (if available).