Developments in external quality assessment for clinical microbiology laboratories

2004 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
MichaelA. Noble
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Clinical Microbiology ◽  
External Quality Assessment ◽  
External Quality

scholarly journals Annual Report on External Quality Assessment Scheme in Clinical Microbiology in Korea (2013)

2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 122-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Jin Ko ◽  
Mi-Na Kim ◽  
Eui Chong Kim ◽  
Jong Hee Shin ◽  
Nam Yong Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Clinical Microbiology ◽  
Annual Report ◽  
External Quality Assessment ◽  
External Quality ◽  
External Quality Assessment Scheme

scholarly journals Annual Report on the External Quality Assessment Scheme for Clinical Microbiology in Korea (2015)

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 169-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeonghyun Chang ◽  
Mi-Na Kim ◽  
Eui Chong Kim ◽  
Jong Hee Shin ◽  
Nam Yong Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Clinical Microbiology ◽  
Annual Report ◽  
External Quality Assessment ◽  
External Quality ◽  
External Quality Assessment Scheme

Production and application of lyophilized urine samples used in microbiology external quality assessment programme in Vietnam

MedPharmRes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
Diep Tuan Tran ◽  
Huy Quang Vu ◽  
Tuan Minh Huynh ◽  
Chuong Van Le ◽  
Huu Minh Vu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Production Process ◽  
Clinical Microbiology ◽  
External Quality Assessment ◽  
Urine Samples ◽  
National Scale ◽  
Foreign Markets ◽  
External Quality ◽  
Subsequent Application ◽  
Iso 13528

Introduction: The external quality assessment (EQA) for microbiological laboratories is one of the most commonly used services for quality assurance. In Vietnam, the majority of EQA samples are imported from foreign markets, involving high costs, complicated procedures and further making it difficult to ensure quality in terms of transport and management. The objective of this study was to develop a process for producing lyophilized urine samples containing pathogens (Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis), evaluating the homogeneity and stability of the produced samples and the subsequent application of these samples in the launching trial program of the clinical microbiology program. Methods: The production process of was established according to ISO Guide 34:2009. The homogeneity and stability of production samples were evaluated according to the guidance of ISO 13528:2015. Produced samples were preserved at 2-8°C and assessed for stability after 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 weeks. Samples were subsequently utilized in the clinical microbiology EQA program, wherein they were sent to 26 laboratories located in several different regions across Vietnam. Results: The production process thus conceived comprised eight steps that ensured the homogeneity of the samples produced. Two sets of quality samples were produced and stability within12 weeks. Approximately 92% of the laboratories met the set target. Conclusions: The eight-step process to produce presumptive lyophilized urine samples has successfully developed. The produced samples reach the criteria for EQA samples and suitable to apply on clinical microbiology EQA scheme at national scale.

scholarly journals Annual Report on External Quality Assessment Scheme for Clinical Microbiology in Korea (2014)

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 153-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Jin Ko ◽  
Mi-Na Kim ◽  
Eui Chong Kim ◽  
Jong Hee Shin ◽  
Nam Yong Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Clinical Microbiology ◽  
Annual Report ◽  
External Quality Assessment ◽  
External Quality ◽  
External Quality Assessment Scheme
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