Wcn24-976 Creatinine Standardization in Developing Countries: The Role of the Industry in the Public Health System

The concept of quality in the healthcare field includes dimensions such as equity, equal access, ethical principles, impact on population health, and patient safety. From this point of view, we must ensure quality from both the laboratory and the laboratory group as a Health System. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a major public health issue. Since 2003, the KDOQI Guidelines established a stratification of CKD, based on the measurement of serum creatinine. A specific test that is traceable to international standards and with minimal deviation from the reference method is necessary for this to be carried out.