MIOT Hospital Sigma metric Verification of Performance
MIOT Hospital becomes the first laboratory in India to achieve the Sigma Verification of Performance.
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2019 CLIA Proposed Acceptance Limits for Proficiency Testing
CLIA has posted a proposed set of new quality requirements for proficiency testing. Here's what was listed in the Federal Register for public comment.
Consolidated Comparison of Chemistry Performance Specifications
Standarization or Standarisation? Harmonization or Harmonisation? We seem to be headed toward a schism in performance specifications, rather than a consensus. Here's a current comparison of Global Performance Specifications for Chemistry Assays.
Multimode Sigma metric analysis of an Abbott Alinity
Continuing in our series of Sigma analysis of the leading diagnostic platforms, we turn our attention to the Abbott Alinity, and assess what goals can be achieved by this chemistry instrument.
50 (+) Ways to break your Westgard Rules
There may be 50 ways to leave your lover, but how many ways can you break the "Westgard Rules"? Can you guess? You may be surprised by the possibilities.
Multimode Sigma metric analysis of a cobas 8000
Taking some recent cobas 8000 data, we assess what goals can be achieved by one of the leading chemistry platforms.
2019: CLIA proposed changes to PT acceptable limits
In February 2019, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare issued proposed changes to the CLIA regulations. This is potentially the largest shake-up in US regulations in decades.
