Moving average quality control: principles, practical application and future perspectives.
Clin Chem Lab Med
; 57(6): 773-782, 2019 05 27.
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| ID: mdl-30307894
ABSTRACT
Moving average quality control (MA QC) was described decades ago as an analytical quality control instrument. Although a potentially valuable tool, it is struggling to meet expectations due to its complexity and need for evidence-based guidance. For this review, relevant literature and the world wide web were examined in order to (i) explain the basic concepts and current understanding of MA QC, (ii) discuss moving average (MA) optimization methods, (iii) gain insight into practical aspects related to applying MA in daily practice and (iv) describe future prospects to enable more widespread acceptance and application of MA QC. Each of the MA QC optimization methods currently available has their own advantages and disadvantages. Recently developed simulation methods provide realistic error detecting properties for MA QC and are available for laboratories. Operational MA management issues have been identified that allow developers of MA software to upgrade their packages to support optimal MA QC application and guide laboratories on MA management issues, such as MA alarm workup. The new insights into MA QC characteristics and operational issues, together with supporting online tools, may promote more widespread acceptance and application of MA QC.
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01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Quality Control
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Clinical Laboratory Techniques
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
Clin Chem Lab Med
Journal subject:
QUIMICA CLINICA
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TECNICAS E PROCEDIMENTOS DE LABORATORIO
Year:
2019
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Article