Harmonization of quality indicators in clinical laboratory

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1673-8640.2014.09.026

Abstract

Abstract: The identification of reliable quality indicators in total testing process enables users to ensure the quality of laboratory testing. A large number of national and international study data show that most errors occur in the pre- and post-examination phases, but winning little attention. The study of quality indicators is on the beginning in our country, and the programs on the quality indicators of extra-examinational phases have been developed in some countries, as well. However, there is no consensus on the common terminology in total testing process and the recommendations for the adoption of universal quality indicators, which impedes the establishment and implement of quality indicators, so it is urgent to harmonize proposed quality indicators.

Key words: Harmonization, Quality indicator, Quality specification, Total testing process

CLC Number:

R446.1

KANG Fengfeng, WANG Wei, WANG Zhiguo. Harmonization of quality indicators in clinical laboratory[J]. , 2014, 29(9): 982-986.

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