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The critical systematic error (DeltaSE(C)) estimate requires using its lower confidence limit (LCL) for accurate quality control planning. This accounts for uncertainty, especially with small sample sizes, preventing false optimism in quality control strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Clinical chemistry
  • Quality control in laboratory medicine

Background:

  • The critical systematic error (DeltaSE(C)) is a key metric for selecting laboratory quality control schemes.
  • The precision of DeltaSE(C) estimates is influenced by sample size, potentially leading to inaccuracies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of considering the uncertainty in DeltaSE(C) estimates.
  • To advocate for the use of the lower confidence limit (LCL) of DeltaSE(C) in quality control planning.

Main Methods:

  • Calculated lower confidence limits (LCLs) for DeltaSE(C) using a modified Bissell's formula.
  • Analyzed the impact of sample size on the difference between DeltaSE(C) and its LCL.

Main Results:

  • The uncertainty in DeltaSE(C) can be substantial, with differences up to 52.2% between DeltaSE(C) and its LCL for specific values (DeltaSE(C)=2, n=20).
  • This discrepancy diminishes as DeltaSE(C) and sample size increase.

Conclusions:

  • Accounting for DeltaSE(C) uncertainty significantly impacts quality control strategy decisions.
  • Emphasizes the need for caution in interpreting control data and selecting appropriate quality control methods.
  • Presents a simple, applicable formula for LCL calculation.