Title: Management of laboratory inventory from procurement to utilization and condemnation

Authors: Satyadeo V Dhote, Vandana A Agarwal

 DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i1.104

Abstract

Introduction

Management of laboratory inventory effectively is important for several reasons. It provides a continuous supply of consumables and non-consumables, removing ‘nil-stock’ periods. It ensures regular maintenance and repair of equipment and instruments and this in turn facilitates quality reporting and in the long run effective condemnation procedure.

Maintenance of records in a systematic manner facilitates proper management of inventory. Having a long association with departmental store, and experience gained during regular interaction with auditors, prompted us to develop a simple protocol for inventory management in the laboratory with emphasis on record keeping.

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Corresponding Author

Vandana A Agarwal

Prof. & Head, Department of Microbiology

Government Medical College, Chandrapur 442401(India)

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