Hong
Kong Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences
Quality
Assurance Programme Ltd.
In
collaboration with
Public
Health Laboratory Services
Branch,
Centre
for Health Protection
Quality Assurance Programme in
Viral Nucleic Acid Testing
Survey materials:
Four plasma samples in two pairs are provided.
Test requested:
HBV DNA quantification
Objective
Criteria for Performance Evaluation of HBV DNA Quantification
There is one survey exercise per annum.
Four plasma samples in two pairs are sent to participating laboratories
for quantification of HBV DNA. Survey
results, in unit IU/mL, must be returned for statistical analysis before the due
dates; otherwise, “Late Return” will be stated in the survey report.
The proficiency of the participant is assessed by comparing the reported
difference in concentration between paired survey samples.
The acceptable range is ±0.3 log10 of the median difference in concentration between
each pair of survey samples returned by participants.
The result within the acceptable range is scored two points, otherwise
zero point is conferred. The result
derived from late return is not scored.
Preliminary
results are accessible online at the homepage of Hong Kong Institute of Medical
Laboratory Sciences Quality Assurance Programme as scheduled about one month
after the due date of data submission. Individual
participant report and an overall report with comments and highlights on the
performance of participants are released to each participant as scheduled. A
certificate of participation is also issued indicating the timely return of
survey results for statistical analysis.
Remarks
Should
there be any data discrepancy in the survey report or any disagreement with the
performance evaluation, participant can appeal to the chairman of HKIMLSQAP for
amendment and review.
Contact us:
(852) 2499 0015
[Phone]
(852) 2121 2798 [Fax]
info@hkimlsqap.org [Email]
The Chairman
Quality Assurance Programme Committee
Hong Kong Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences Quality Assurance Programme Ltd.
Flat 1711, 17/F, Block C, Bell House,
525 - 543 Nathan Road, Yaumatei, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Last updated on
28 August 2012.