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Interlaboratory quality control programs are crucial for clinical laboratory accuracy. This review examines strategies for accurate target values in these essential programs.

Area of Science:

Clinical Laboratory Science
Analytical Chemistry

Background:

Interlaboratory quality control (IQC) programs are vital for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of clinical laboratory testing.
Maintaining high standards in diagnostic testing necessitates robust quality assurance measures.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the different strategies employed in interlaboratory quality control programs.
To discuss methods for establishing accurate target values within these programs.

Main Methods:

Literature review of interlaboratory quality control program strategies.
Analysis of methods for target value determination in quality control.

Main Results:

Identified two principal types of interlaboratory programs.

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Detailed various strategies for providing accurate target values.

Conclusions:

Effective target value strategies are essential for the success of interlaboratory quality control.
Accurate quality control underpins reliable clinical laboratory diagnostics.