Information leaflets

Information leaflets

Information leaflets

ISO 15189:2022 – A new task for medical laboratories

Contents

2022 saw the publication of a new version of ISO 15189 - Medical laboratories - Requirements for quality and competence. One of the main changes in the new version of the standard is the is the introduction of a risk-based philosophy. It has also been significantly restructured to follow the format of standards in the ISO 17000 series. In addition, requirements for point-of-care testing, previously addressed in ISO 22870, have been incorporated in the standard.

This brief Information Leaflet, prepared by the Eurachem Education and Training Working Group gives a quick overview of the main changes in the 2022 edition of the Standard.

Availability

The leaflet is currently available in English.

Translations

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Notes

1. Dates show date of publication of the linked file on this website.

2. English edition first published 2024-06-18

Understanding PT statistics

Word cloud - statistical terms

Content

WordCloudRect90rThe Eurachem Guide on “Selection, Use and Interpretation of Proficiency Testing (PT) Schemes” recommends participants to consider the statistical approach used by the PT provider when selecting a PT scheme. This leaflet is intended to help participants in quantitative PT schemes to better understand the statistical parameters that are used in the PT report to describe the distribution of results reported by participants.

Availability

The leaflet is currently available in English.

 

Translation

Please consult the PT Working Group Chair if you would like to prepare a translation in your own language.

 

Notes

1. Dates show date of publication of the linked file on this website.

 

Understanding PT performance assessment

Word cloud - statistical terms

Content

scorebasis 01All proficiency testing schemes include an assessment of laboratory performance. Most compare a laboratory result with an assigned value, and assess performance based on the difference and a criterion for successful performance. Often, this assessment also involves calculating a score for consistent interpretation across rounds and, sometimes, across PT schemes. But there are many different ways of determining an assigned value and setting a criterion for performance assessment, and there are several different scoring methods. 

This leaflet is intended to help participants in quantitative proficiency testing (PT) schemes to better understand the performance assessment made by the PT provider.

Availability

The leaflet is currently available in English.

 

Translation

Please consult the PT Working Group Chair if you would like to prepare a translation in your own language.

 

Notes

1. Dates show date of publication of the linked file on this website.

 

Information leaflets

pt-cmp-mrg132Eurachem Information Leaflets are short briefing documents on a specific topic. Information leaflets are usually intended to inform a wide audience, including laboratory staff, managers and laboratory customers.

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Accreditation

Proficiency testing

Measurement uncertainty and traceability

Method validation

Terminology

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