Why the study?
Is a split-sample survey an acceptable alternative to traditional external quality assessment for point-of-care prothrombin time monitors?
Population
Office laboratories using CoaguChek S point-of-care prothrombin time monitors
Comparison
Alternative external quality assessment vs Traditional external quality assessment scheme…
Design
Other
Authors
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Split-sample surveys may offer an acceptable EQA alternative for point-of-care prothrombin time monitors when traditional materials are limited; leaves open prospective validation.
Is a split-sample survey an acceptable alternative to traditional external quality assessment for point-of-care prothrombin time monitors?
A split-sample survey using patient samples is an achievable and acceptable alternative to traditional external quality assessment for point-of-care prothrombin time monitors when appropriate control material is difficult to obtain.
Sølvik et al. (2006) studied this question.
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