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Min-Sheng General Hospital Sigma Verification of Performance
The laboratory of Min-Sheng General Hospital in Taoyuan, Taiwan has joined the Sigma Verification of Performance program
Sigma Verification of Clinical Laboratory of Min-Sheng General Hospital
Verification: January 1st, 2020
Duration of Verification: January 1st, 2020 through January 31st, 2021
In 2020, Min-Sheng General Hospital joined the Westgard Sigma Verification of Performance Program.
From their website:
"Min-Sheng General Hospital is the flagship hospital of the Missioncare group. Located close to Taiwan’s main International Airport, this 600-bed hospital provides comprehensive tertiary health care and specializes in minimally invasive surgical procedures; its bariatric, spine, and cardiac surgery centers have achieved international recognition. The hospital boasts the latest in medical technology, and is at the forefront of the integration of information technology in health care delivery in Taiwan.
"Min-Sheng General Hospital recruits physicians from Taiwan’s top medical schools, and eighty-five percent of its doctors are National Taiwan University graduates. Striving for excellence, Min-Sheng General Hospital actively seeks third party validation of its facilities, and processes. In 2006 it received international recognition for its patient centered, evidence based care by becoming the first hospital in Taiwan to be accredited by JCI, the international arm of Joint Commission, the body that certifies all hospitals in the USA. Min-Sheng General Hospital has also received JCI certification for its Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI), Diabetes type II, and Chronic Kidney Disease programs."
Summary of Analyte Performance
Instruments in Hematology, Chemistry, Immunoassay and Urine were verified.
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Hematology Assay |
XE-5000A |
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Hemoglobin |
Six Sigma |
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MVC |
Six Sigma |
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MCH |
Six Sigma |
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MCHC |
Four Sigma |
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Platelets |
Four Sigma |
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RBC |
Five Sigma |
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WBC |
Five Sigma |
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Lymphocytes |
Four Sigma |
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Monocytes |
Four Sigma |
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Eosinophils |
Four Sigma |
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Basophils |
Six Sigma |
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Neutrophils |
Six Sigma |
Chemistry assays were also verified
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Chemistry Assay |
CI 16200 B |
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Albumin |
Four Sigma |
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Alkaline Phosphatase |
Six Sigma |
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Amylase |
Six Sigma |
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AST |
Six Sigma |
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Bilirubin, Direct |
Six Sigma |
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Bilirubin, Total |
Six Sigma |
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C- Reactive protein |
Six Sigma |
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Calcium |
Five Sigma |
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Chloride |
Six Sigma |
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Cholesterol |
Six Sigma |
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Creatinine Kinase (CK) |
Six Sigma |
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Creatinine |
Six Sigma |
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GGT |
Six Sigma |
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Glucose |
Six Sigma |
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Iron |
Six Sigma |
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HDL |
Six Sigma |
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LDL |
Six Sigma |
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LDH |
Five Sigma |
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Lipase |
Four Sigma |
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Magnesium |
Six Sigma |
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Phosphorous |
Five Sigma |
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Potassium |
Six Sigma |
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Sodium |
Five Sigma |
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Total Protein |
Six Sigma |
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Triglycerides |
Six Sigma |
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UIBC |
Five Sigma |
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Urea Nitrogen |
Five Sigma |
|
Uric Acid |
Six Sigma |
Immunoassays were also verified:
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Immunoassays |
ci8200 A ia |
Ci16200 B ia |
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AFP |
Four Sigma |
Four Sigma |
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Cortisol |
Six Sigma |
- |
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Ferritin |
- |
- |
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Folate |
Six Sigma |
- |
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PSA |
- |
Six Sigma |
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TSH |
Four Sigma |
Four Sigma |
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Vitamin B12 |
Five Sigma |
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Six Sigma: World Class Quality. Possible to use 3s to 3.5s limits and a minimum of controls
Five Sigma: Excellent Quality. Possible to use 3s limits or a 1:3s/2:2s/R:4s Westgard Rule
Four Sigma: Good Quality. Possible to use 1:3s/2:2s/R:4s/4:1s Westgard Rule
Visual Summary of Performance of Min-Sheng Hospital Lab
Congratulations again to Min-Sheng General Hospital and their staff.