The discussion on several problems regarding critical values
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1009-9158.2013.02.006
- VernacularTitle:危急值报告若干问题的商榷
- Author:
Peichang WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ccritical value;
Reporting limit;
Clinical laboratory;
Standardization
- From:
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine
2013;(2):117-122
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Laboratories are required to develop and put into practice critical value policies by numerous regulatory agencies,such as,the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1988 (CLIA'88),Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO),College of American Pathologists (CAP),International Standard Organization (ISO EN15189) and National Patient Safety Goals,etc.However,there is little standardization of procedures,which are related with equipment,assay,patient population,recognition and skill of physician.This paper is to describe the proceedings on regulations,critical value items and their limits,critical value identification and reporting,critical value reporting assessment as well as monitoring,etc.Several related factors and the optimum options on critical value reporting are analyzed and discussed.Some suggestions are put forward to be consulted.
