Evaluation of rule-based autoverification protocols.
Autoverification is a technique that can help save time and dollars in today's modern laboratory. Most laboratorians, however, are afraid to use it. The authors describe a rules-based system based on the quality of the laboratory's instrumentation and the quality of the results generated to help decide if the laboratory should pursue the advantages of autoverification. This project was developed through a grant from Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Company.
Crolla
Lawrence J
LJ
Department of Pathology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA. lcrolla@nch.org
Westgard
James O
JO
D001322:Autoanalysis / Q000592:standards*; D002984:Clinical Laboratory Information Systems; D003951:Diagnostic Errors / Q000517:prevention & control; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D007753:Laboratories / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D015233:Models, Statistical; D011786:Quality Control