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Pre analytical Checklist: a relevant tool for External Quality Assessment (EQA) [PDF]

, 2022
According to ISO 15189 2012 laboratory shall participate in an external quality assessment (programme and implement the corrective actions when necessary The EQA programs should have the effect of checking the entire analytical process, including pre and
Silva, Susana, Ventura, Catarina, Jesus, Lúcia de, Faria, Ana Paula, Cardoso, Ana   +4 more
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Schemes and Performance Evaluation Criteria of Korean Association of External Quality Assessment (KEQAS) for Improving Laboratory Testing [PDF]

, 2021
External quality assessment (EQA) is important for evaluating clinical laboratories and enhancing their testing quality. EQA schemes are variable; thus, it is crucial that the EQA organizers share their experiences to continuously improve the EQA scheme.
전사일, 민원기, 이용화, 김솔잎, 박형두, 이경훈   +5 more
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Multicenter external quality assessment program for PCR detection of Mycobacterium ulcerans in clinical and environmental specimens.

PLoS ONE, 2014
BackgroundMycobacterium ulcerans is the causative agent of Buruli ulcer (BU), a necrotizing disease of the skin, soft tissue and bone. PCR is increasingly used in the diagnosis of BU and in research on the mode of transmission and environmental reservoir
Miriam Eddyani, Caroline Lavender, Willem Bram de Rijk, Pieter Bomans, Janet Fyfe, Bouke de Jong, Françoise Portaels   +6 more
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Status of Quality Control for Laboratory Tests of Medical Institutions in Korea: Analysis of 10 Years of Data on External Quality Assessment Participation [PDF]

, 2020
External quality assessment (EQA) is a commonly used tool to track the performance of laboratory tests. In Korea, EQA participation is not mandatory, and even basic data about EQA participation are not available.
Hyeongsu Kim, Sollip Kim, Kun Sei Lee, Sail Chun, Tae-Hyun Um, Tae-Hwa Han, Jeonghyun Chang, Kyu-Dong Cho, Yeo-Min Yun   +8 more
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Experiences from 4 Years of Organization of an External Quality Assessment for Mycobacterium tuberculosis Whole-Genome Sequencing in the European Union/European Economic Area

Microbiology Spectrum, 2023
Here, we report the development and key features of the first external quality assessment (EQA) scheme for Mycobacterium tuberculosis whole-genome sequencing (WGS).
R. M. Anthony, E. Tagliani, V. Nikolayevskyy, R. de Zwaan, A. Mulder, M. Kamst, C. Ködmön, M. J. van der Werf, D. Cirillo, D. van Soolingen   +9 more
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External quality assessment for the quality assurance of haemostaseological global tests/POCT [PDF]

, 2018
External quality assessment contributes essentially to quality assurance in medical diagnostics. Especially POCT of hemostasis diagnostics make this a particular challenging task for participants and the EQA organization, as the required whole blood ...
Müller, M, Spannagl, M, Giebl, A, Kutsch, M, Kragh, T   +4 more
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External quality assessment of malaria microscopy diagnosis among public health facilities in West Amhara Region, Ethiopia

BMC Research Notes, 2017
Objective To evaluate the importance of external quality assessment program on malaria microscopic diagnosis. Results A total of 3148 slides were collected in 4 consecutive external quality assessment rounds and blindly rechecked at Amhara Public Health ...
Hiwot Amare Hailu, Melashu Balew Shiferaw, Leykun Demeke, Mulatu Melese Derebe, Zelalem Dessie Gelaw, Manamnot Agegne Emiru, Mastewal Worku Lake   +6 more
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Performance of Mali's biosafety level 3 laboratory in the external quality assessment in preparedness of laboratory accreditation and support to clinical trials

International Journal of Mycobacteriology, 2020
Background: The external quality assessment (EQA) or external quality control is an evaluation conducted by a certified external organization to inquire about the quality of the results provided by a laboratory.
N Coulibaly, B Kone, M Sanogo, A C G Togo, B Diarra, Y S Sarro, A B Cisse, O Kodio, G Coulibaly, M Kone, B Baya, M Maiga, D Dabitao, M Belson, S Dao, S Diallo, M Diakite, A H Babana, S Doumbia   +18 more
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Formation and Evaluation of Complete Blood Count Proficiency Testing Program

Hematology Reports, 2022
Introduction: The haematology external quality assessment (EQA) scheme is the most commonly used service of quality assurance. The provision of complete blood count (CBC) materials must meet the quality requirements at a reasonable cost.
Huy Quang Vu, Oanh Hoang Le, Duan Cong Truong, Dung Ngoc Nguyen, Triet Hy Van, Van Thi Kieu Le, Linh Thi Truc Vang   +6 more
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Exploratory Investigation for Improvement of the External Quality Assessment Scheme for Transfusion Medicine [PDF]

, 2021
Background: This study summarizes a survey conducted to improve and expand the external quality assessment (EQA) scheme for transfusion in Korea. Methods: The EQA items provided by the College of American Pathologists, Royal College of Pathologists of ...
김형석, 오흥범, 황상현, 정유선, 양정석, 고대현, 김진석   +6 more
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