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Area of Science:

  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Laboratory Medicine
  • Analytical Chemistry

Background:

  • Parallel processing of laboratory tests across multiple instrument platforms is increasingly common to manage growing workloads.
  • This approach, however, broadens the uncertainty of measurement, impacting test result reliability.
  • Minimizing measurement uncertainty necessitates continuous alignment of assay performances between different platforms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address critical questions regarding the need for demonstrating acceptable alignment between methods and instruments.
  • To explore the methods and tools available for testing method/instrument alignment and making necessary adjustments.
  • To define what constitutes "acceptable" alignment and determine the optimal frequency for alignment checks and their rationale.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of different instrument platforms used in parallel laboratory testing.
  • Evaluation of statistical methods and quality control procedures for assessing assay performance alignment.
  • Review of existing guidelines and literature on inter-platform method validation and harmonization.

Main Results:

  • The need for alignment stems from ensuring consistent and reliable patient results across diverse analytical systems.
  • Various statistical tools and control strategies can be employed to test and maintain alignment.
  • Defining "acceptable" alignment involves setting specific performance criteria and acceptable limits for variation.
  • Regular alignment checks are crucial, with frequency dictated by factors like instrument stability and assay variability.

Conclusions:

  • Demonstrating and maintaining acceptable alignment between laboratory testing platforms is essential for minimizing measurement uncertainty.
  • A systematic approach involving appropriate methods, tools, and defined criteria is required for effective alignment.
  • Regular monitoring and validation are key to ensuring the integrity of laboratory diagnostics in multi-platform environments.