PDF guide for clinical chemists and laboratory specialists

2 min read·13 September 2026

Clinical chemists and laboratory specialists produce laboratory results, validation reports, quality control analyses, and accreditation documentation in accordance with ISO 15189. Reliable PDF management supports the traceability of laboratory results and the maintenance of accreditation.

Merging lab results per patient

Laboratory results for clinical chemistry consist of multiple sub-reports: blood chemistry, haematology, coagulation, and serology. Merge all sub-results into one PDF per patient per test moment. Insert a table of contents with bookmarks for rapid navigation through long-term monitoring.

Archiving validation reports

ISO 15189 requires documentation of method validation: linearity, precision, accuracy, and comparison with reference methods. Merge validation data, statistical analyses, and conclusions into one archive investigation PDF. Save as PDF/A for the accreditation audit.

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Compressing quality control analyses

Levey-Jennings charts and internal quality control tables are reported monthly. Compress the PDF so that chart resolution is sufficient for assessment by the laboratory physician, but the file size is suitable for the laboratory information system.

Securing accreditation dossiers

ISO 15189 accreditation dossiers contain the scope, procedures, and nonconformity records. Protect final accreditation documents with edit restrictions. Watermark draft procedures with "DRAFT – NOT FOR USE" until validated.

Merging external quality assessment reports

EQAS reports are received from external quality assessment programmes. Merge the external quality report with the internal evaluation and improvement plans into one dossier per participation cycle for the annual management review.