Scoring and performance of analysis and interpretation of toxicologic cases assessed by external quality assurance.
Quantitative analysis of toxicology cases requires knowledgeable interpretation. We describe a scoring scheme that integrates analytical and interpretive performance for such cases using a reward/penalty scoring scheme. This scheme has been validated on cases circulated over the previous 5 years to volunteer participants in the UKNEQAS for Drug Assays Scheme. We have been able to identify a subset of poorly performing laboratories that should desist from toxicologic analysis and interpretation.
Watson
Ian D
ID
Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics & Toxicology, University of Wales College of Medicine, Heath Park, Cardiff, United Kingdom. ian.watson@aht.nwest.nhs.uk
Wilson
John F
JF
Toseland
Pat A
PA
Smith
Brian L
BL
Williams
John
J
Capps
Nigel E
NE
Thomson
Alison H
AH
Sweeney
Grace
G
Sandle
Lance N
LN
D006801:Humans; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000032:analysis; D011786:Quality Control; D014116:Toxicology / Q000592:standards*; D006113:United Kingdom
D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations