Traceability of measurement results.

Area of Science:

• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Analytical Chemistry
• Metrology

Background:

• Trueness is essential for comparable clinical laboratory measurements, irrespective of the analytical platform or procedure.
• Traceability in clinical laboratories involves a hierarchy from National Metrology Institutes to reference laboratories and finally to routine testing.
• Information on traceability is accessible through analytical kit manufacturers and online resources.

Purpose of the Study:

• To emphasize the importance of trueness and comparability in clinical laboratory measurements.
• To outline the traceability requirements and pathways for clinical laboratories.
• To highlight the accessibility of traceability information for laboratories.

Main Methods:

• The abstract does not detail specific experimental methods.
• It focuses on the conceptual framework of traceability in laboratory diagnostics.
• Information retrieval from manufacturers and the internet is mentioned as a source.

Main Results:

• Traceable laboratory results enhance the role of the laboratory in patient management.
• Achieving trueness ensures that measurements are comparable across different analytical systems.
• The established traceability chain supports reliable diagnostic outcomes.

Conclusions:

• Implementing traceability is crucial for accurate and comparable clinical laboratory results.
• Traceable results empower laboratories to play a more significant role in patient care.
• The study underscores the need for laboratories to actively seek and utilize traceability information.