PRELIM LEC: Quality Assurance (BISHOP) Flashcards

ref: Lec and Lab Discussion and Chapter 3 of Bishop

1
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The foundation for monitoring performance (known
as QC) is

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descriptive statistics

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2
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This symmetrical
shape is often called a

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“bell curve.”

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2
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describes many continuous laboratory variables and shares several unique characteristics

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Gaussian distribution

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3
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summarizes the above relationships between the area under a Gaussian distribution and the SD

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“68–95–99 Rule”

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4
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provides objective an objective measure of the line of best fit for the data

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linear regression analysis

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5
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Three factors are generated in a linear regression

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the slope, the y-intercept, and the
correlation coefficient (r)

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6
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An alternate approach to visualizing paired data is the difference plot, which is also known as the

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Bland-Altman plot

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7
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The difference between test and reference method results is called

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error

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8
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is a measure of the strength of the
relationship between the two methods

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correlation coefficient (r)

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9
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There are two kinds of error measured in COM experiments:

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random and systematic

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10
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is present in all measurements and can be either
positive or negative, typically a combination of both positive and negative errors on both sides of the assigned target value

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Random error

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11
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influences observations consistently in one direction (higher or lower).

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Systematic error

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12
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Systematic error can be further broken down into

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constant error and proportional error

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13
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exists when there is a continual difference between the test method and the comparative method
values, regardless of the concentration

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Constant systematic error

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14
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exists when the differences between the test
method and the comparative method values are proportional to the analyte concentration

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Proportional error

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15
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are used to draw conclusions (inferences)
regarding the means or SDs of two sets of data

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Inferential statistics

16
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is the cause of lack of precision or the imprecision in a test

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Random analytic error

17
Q

Ability of a method to detect small quantities or
small changes in concentration of an analyte

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Analytic sensitivity

17
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Ability of a method to detect only the analyte it is
designed to determine, also known as cross-reactivity

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Analytic specificity

18
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Range of analyte that a method can quantitatively report, allowing for dilution, concentration, or other pretreatment used to extend AMR

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CRR (clinically reportable range)

18
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Also known as linear or dynamic range. Range of analyte concentrations that can be directly measured without dilution, concentration, or other pretreatment

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AMR (analytic measurement range)

19
Q

Lowest amount of analyte accurately detected by a method

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LoD (limit of detection)

20
Q

Lowest amount of analyte that can be reported while achieving a precision target (e.g., lowest concentration at which a CV of 10% may be achieved)

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LoQ (limit of quantitation)

21
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Refers to the difference between the measured value and the mean expressed as a number of SDs. An SDI = 0 indicates the value is accurate or in 100% agreement; an SDI = 3 is 3 SDs away from the target (mean) and indicates inaccuracy. SDI may be positive or negative

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SDI (standard deviation index)

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Dispersion of repeated measurements about the mean due to analytic error
Precision
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How close the measured value is to the true value due to systematic error, which can be either constant or proportional
Accuracy
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Error always in one direction (may be constant or proportional).
Systematic error
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Difference between the true value and the measured value
Bias
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Type of systematic error where the magnitude changes as a percent of the analyte present, error dependent on analyte concentration.
Proportional error
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Type of systematic error in the sample direction and magnitude; the magnitude of change is constant and not dependent on the amount of analyte
Constant error
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Ability of a test to detect a given disease or condition
Diagnostic sensitivity
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Error varies from sample to sample. Causes include instrument instability, temperature variations, reagent variation, handling techniques, and operator variables.
Random error
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Random error plus systematic error
Total error
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Standard deviation index. ((Test method value) − (Reference method value))/(Reference method SD), analogous to Z-score.
SDI
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Chance of an individual having a given disease or condition if the test is abnormal
Positive predictive value
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Ability of a test to correctly identify the absence of a given disease or condition
Diagnostic specificity
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Chance an individual does not have a given disease or condition if the test is within the reference interval
Negative predictive value