Application the scoring systems to assess the performance of laboratories in external quality assessment of qualitative and semi-quantitative testing

Abstract

This paper aims to assess the performance for laboratories participating in the external qualitative and semi-quantitative laboratory testing program from the frst quarter of 2018 to the frst quarter of 2020 at the Quality Control Center for Medical Laboratory - University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City by applying a scale to performance ratings. The research outcomes showed, the number of laboratories participating in parasite serology with good performance (PR≥0) ranged from 40.7% to 52.6%. good yield (PR≥0) from 57.1% - 83% and laboratories participating in hepatitis B&C serology have good performance (PR≥0) from 61.8 to 91.2%. Performance rating external of the survey results on a regular basis serves as a useful guide to assess overall performance of the laboratory. From there, prevent or overcome problems early to investigate unsatisfactory results thoroughly and methodically.