CLSI GP27 A2 : 2ED 2007
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USING PROFICIENCY TESTING TO IMPROVE THE CLINICAL LABORATORY
29-09-2016
12-01-2013
Abstract
Committee Membership
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Introduction
3 Definitions
4 PT: a Tool for Improvement in Laboratory Testing
4.1 Selection of PT Programs
4.2 Sample Handling Procedures
4.3 Treatment of Unsatisfactory Scores
5 Monitoring PT Performance
5.1 Procedures for Quantitative Results
5.2 Monitoring Qualitative Results
5.3 Evaluating Method Performance Using Summary
Statistics
6 Investigating an Unacceptable PT Result
6.1 Gathering and Reviewing Data
6.2 Classifying the Problem
6.3 Root Cause
6.4 Impact Investigation and Remedial Action
6.5 Corrective Actions
6.6 Documentation
6.7 Assessment of Pre- and Postexamination Phases of
Laboratory Testing
7 Proficiency Testing as an Education Tool
7.1 Postevent Information Sheets
7.2 Commentaries
7.3 Educational or Ungraded Samples
7.4 Participant Meetings
8 Implementing the Recommendations
8.1 Laboratory Responsibilities
8.2 Proficiency Testing Program Provider Responsibilities
8.3 Oversight Body Responsibilities
References
Appendix A. Example of Long-term Monitoring of Quantitative
Analytes
Appendix B1. Sample Form for Discordant Proficiency Testing
Findings in Transfusion Medicine
Appendix B2. Sample Form for Discordant Proficiency Testing
Findings in Bacteriology
Appendix B3. Sample Form for Discordant Proficiency Testing
Findings in Clinical Chemistry
Appendix C. Sample Form for Documenting Unacceptable PT
Investigations
Summary of Comments and Working Group Responses
Summary of Delegate Comments and Working Group Responses
The Quality System Approach
Related CLSI/NCCLS Publications
Provides assistance to laboratories in using proficiency testing as a quality improvement tool.
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Supersedes NCCLS GP27 A. (03/2007)
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Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
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