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VIVA 1A IPS SA Laboratory Sigma Verification of Performance
VIVA 1A Laboratory the first laboratory of Colombia to achieve the sigma verification of performance, with the help of our partner Annar Diagnostics. In 2021, they significantly expanded the verification of their instruments, and sustained these gains into 2023.
VIVA 1A Laboratory Verification of Performance
Original Verification: November 2020
Verification Period: January 14th, 2023 through January 31st, 2024
VIVA 1A IPS S.A. Laboratory of Bogota, Colombia is the first laboratory in Colombia to achieve the Westgard Sigma Verification of Performance. Through our partner, Annar Diagnostics, they implemented and achieved a high level of quality even during the most challenging pandemic times.
The Viva 1A company has more than 3,200 employees and serves more than 2,250 users. The Central Processing Laboratory Viva 1A provides its services to outpatients, has more than 160 tests in its portfolio and serves an average of 1,400 users per year. It is a reference laboratory for Bogota with total automation of the process and world-class quality processes.
Chemistry analytes were verified:
Chemistry Assays |
ADVIA 1800 #1 Verified |
ADVIA 1800 #2 Verified |
ADVIA 1800 #3 Verified |
Albumin |
Six Sigma |
- |
- |
Alk Phos |
Four Sigma |
- |
- |
ALT |
- |
Five Sigma |
- |
Amylase |
Six Sigma |
- |
- |
Bilirubin, Direct |
- |
- |
Six Sigma |
Bilirubin, Total |
- |
- |
Six Sigma |
C3 |
- |
- |
Five Sigma |
C4 |
- |
- |
Six Sigma |
C-Reactive Protein |
- |
- |
Six Sigma |
Calcium |
- |
Four Sigma |
- |
Cholesterol |
Six Sigma |
Five Sigma |
Five Sigma |
Creatinine |
Six Sigma |
Six Sigma |
Six Sigma |
Creatinine Kinase (CK) |
- |
- |
Four Sigma |
Glucose |
Four Sigma |
Four Sigma |
- |
HDL |
Six Sigma |
Six Sigma |
Six Sigma |
IgA |
- |
- |
Six Sigma |
IgG |
- |
- |
Six Sigma |
IgM |
- |
- |
Six Sigma |
Iron |
- |
- |
Four Sigma |
LDL |
Six Sigma |
- |
- |
LDH |
Six Sigma |
- |
- |
Magnesium |
- |
- |
Six Sigma |
Potassium |
Six Sigma |
Six Sigma |
Five Sigma |
Transferrin |
- |
- |
Six Sigma |
Triglycerides |
Six Sigma |
Six Sigma |
Four Sigma |
Urea Nitrogen |
- |
Four Sigma |
- |
Uric Acid |
- |
- |
Six Sigma |
Urine assays were also verified:
Urine Assays |
ADVIA 1800 #1 Verified |
ADVIA 1800 #2 Verified |
ADVIA 1800 #3 Verified |
Amylase, U |
Six Sigma |
- |
- |
Calcium, U |
- |
Six Sigma |
- |
Chloride, U |
Six Sigma |
Six Sigma |
Six Sigma |
Creatinine, U |
Six Sigma |
Six Sigma |
- |
Glucose, U |
- |
Five Sigma |
- |
Phosphorous, U |
- |
Four Sigma |
- |
Potassium, U |
Six Sigma |
Six Sigma |
Six Sigma |
Protein, U |
Four Sigma |
- |
- |
Sodium, U |
Six Sigma |
Six Sigma |
Six Sigma |
Urea N, U |
Six Sigma |
Six Sigma |
- |
Uric, U |
- |
- |
Six Sigma |
Immunoassays were also verified:
Immunoassays |
CENTAURO #1 Verified |
CENTAURO #2 Verified |
Estradiol |
Five Sigma |
- |
Insulin |
- |
Five Sigma |
Prolactin |
- |
Five Sigma |
PSA, Free |
- |
Five Sigma |
PSA, Total |
- |
Four Sigma |
T3, Free |
Six Sigma |
- |
T4, Free |
Four Sigma |
Four Sigma |
TSH |
Five Sigma |
Four Sigma |
Coagulation assays were also verified:
Hemoglobin A1c assays were also verified:
Assay |
CAPILLARYS 1 Sebia 526 Verified |
Hemoglobin A1c |
Four Sigma |
Hematology assays were also verified:
Hematology Assays |
ADVIA 2120 #1 Verified |
ADVIA 2120 #2 Verified |
MCV |
Six Sigma |
Five Sigma |
MCHC |
Six Sigma |
Six Sigma |
Platelets |
Five Sigma |
- |
WBC |
- |
- |
Lymphocytes |
Six Sigma |
Six Sigma |
Monocytes |
Five Sigma |
Five Sigma |
Neutrophils |
Six Sigma |
Five Sigma |
multiple hematology instruments:
Hematology Assays |
ADVIA 2120 #3 Verified |
ADVIA 2120 #4 Verified |
MCV |
Four Sigma |
Six Sigma |
MCH |
Four Sigma |
- |
MCHC |
- |
Six Sigma |
Platelets |
Four Sigma |
- |
Lymphocytes |
Six Sigma |
Six Sigma |
Monocytes |
Four Sigma |
Six Sigma |
Neutrophils |
Six Sigma |
Six Sigma |
Graphic display of VIVA 1A performance
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