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The final installment of an extended discussion of HbA1c methods and the analytical quality necessary for patient care. While we may have found problems with many HbA1c methods at the point of care, are methods any better in the central laboratory?
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One of the critical early steps of Risk Management is Risk Assessment. There are a multitude of approaches to Risk Assessment, with varying degrees of complexity. Dr. Westgard examines the different approaches and makes recommendations on optimization and customization of these techniques for the healthcare laboratory. (Preview)
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Stockl et al's landmark paper on vitamin D establishes desirable specifications for imprecision and inaccuracy (trueness). But what about total allowable error? With the use of QC Design tools, we can turn individual specifications into a broader quality requirement.
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For those who seek to learn about "Westgard Rules", Quality Control, and other topics about laboratory quality management, Westgard QC can provide the best training, either through books, online courses, or public or private workshops.
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With the new website, we also have a new online store. If you want to get an idea of how to use the online store to place an order for our courses, books, or software, here is a step-by-step explanation. Includes screen shots so you'll have a good preview of each part of the ordering process.
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Dr. Carmen Ricos and colleagues update this database on within-subject and between-subject biologic variation. From this data, they also calculate desirable specifications for imprecision, inaccuracy, and total allowable error. We are honored to be able to host this database. This article lists the actual specifications.
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WESTGARD QC promotes the latest news, education, and tools in the quality control field. Our goal is to bring tools, technology and training into today's healthcare industry — by featuring QC lessons, QC case studies and frequent essays from leaders in the quality control area. This is also a reference source for quality requirements, including CLIA requirements for analytical quality. This website features the best explanation of the Multirule ("Westgard Rules") and how to use them. For laboratory and healthcare professionals looking for educational and reference material in the quality control field.
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