Document Control SOP
Purpose
To ensure that all documents related to quality management are properly controlled and maintained.
Scope
This SOP applies to all quality-related documents within the laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Quality Manager: Oversees document control process
- Laboratory Staff: Adheres to document control procedures
- Document Control Officer: Manages document revisions and distribution
Materials & equipment
- Document Control Log
- Quality Manual
- SOP Templates
- Document Revision History
Procedure
- 1. Identify documents requiring control.
- 2. Assign a unique identifier to each document.
- 3. Review and approve documents before distribution.
- 4. Distribute controlled documents to relevant personnel.
- 5. Maintain a Document Control Log for tracking purposes.
- 6. Review documents at least annually for relevance and accuracy.
- 7. Update documents as necessary and re-approve them.
- 8. Archive obsolete documents in accordance with retention policies.
Records
- Document Control Log
- Revision History
- Approval Records
Safety
- Ensure electronic documents are backed up regularly.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive quality documents.
Disclaimer
This is a template for educational and planning purposes. Laboratories must adapt it to their institutional SOPs, manufacturer instructions, applicable accreditation requirements, and pathologist approval before use.
Unimeditrek Pvt. Ltd. · www.unilabequipments.com · Educational template — adapt to your laboratory.