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A proficiency testing program of hemoglobin analysis in prevention and control of severe hemoglobinopathies in Thailand

  • Rossarin Karnpean , Goonnapa Fucharoen , Anupong Pansuwan , Duangrudee Changtrakul und Supan Fucharoen EMAIL logo
Veröffentlicht/Copyright: 8. Dezember 2012
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Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)
Aus der Zeitschrift Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM) Band 51 Heft 6

Abstract

Background: No external quality assessment program for hemoglobin (Hb) analysis in the prevention and control of thalassemia has been established in Thailand. To improve the first line provisional diagnostics, the first proficiency testing (PT) program has been established.

Methods: External Hb controls prepared at our center were sent to Hb analysis laboratories all over the country. Three cycles per year were performed in 2010 and 2011. In each cycle, two control samples with corresponding hematological parameters, designated as husband and his pregnant wife were supplied for Hb analysis. Each member analyzed the control samples in their routine practices. The results of Hb analysis, laboratory interpretation and risk assessment of the expected fetus for severe thalassemia diseases targeted for prevention and control were entered into the report form and sent back to our center. Participants reports were analyzed and classified into four different quality groups; Excellent (when all the three parameters are correct), Good (correct Hb analysis and interpretation but incorrect risk assessment), Fair (correct Hb analysis but incorrect interpretation and risk assessment) and Needs improvement (incorrect Hb analysis).

Results: It was found that most participants could report correct Hb types and quantifications but some misinterpretations and risk assessments were noted. These were clearly seen when control samples with more complexity were supplied.

Conclusions: These results indicate a further improvement is required in the laboratory interpretation and knowledge of the laboratory diagnosis of thalassemia. The established system should facilitate the prevention and control program of thalassemia in the region.

Keywords: capillary electrophoresis; external quality assessment; hemoglobin analysis; prevention and control of thalassemia; proficiency testing program
Corresponding author: Dr. Supan Fucharoen, Centre for Research and Development of Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand, Phone/Fax: +66 43 202083

This work was supported by grant from the National Research University (NRU) program of Khon Kaen University. R.K. is supported by the CHE-PhD Scholarship program of the Office of Higher Education Commission, Ministry of Education, Thailand. We thank Ian Thomas for proofreading of a manuscript and Meditop Co., Ltd. Bangkok, Thailand, for help with distribution of control samples to participants.

Conflict of interest statement

Authors’ conflict of interest disclosure: The authors stated that there are no conflicts of interest regarding the publication of this article.

Research funding: None declared.

Employment or leadership: None declared.

Honorarium: None declared.

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Received: 2012-09-08
Accepted: 2012-11-09
Published Online: 2012-12-08
Published in Print: 2013-06-01

©2013 by Walter de Gruyter Berlin Boston

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Schlagwörter für diesen Artikel
capillary electrophoresis; external quality assessment; hemoglobin analysis; prevention and control of thalassemia; proficiency testing program

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  1. Letters to the Editor
  2. Evaluation of a novel room temperature RNA storage tube for use in a real-time quantitative PCR assay
  3. Evaluation of the Universal Master Mix (STAT-NAT DNA-Mix) for reliable molecular testing
  4. HbA1c: performance of the Sebia Capillarys 2 Flex Piercing
  5. A case of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS): type IgD-lambda
  6. Evidence-based use of serum protein electrophoresis in laboratory medicine
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  8. Structured handoff at shift change in a clinical laboratory increases patient safety
  9. Instrument-dependent interference of Howell-Jolly bodies in reticulocyte enumeration
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  26. Low cost biosensor-based molecular differential diagnosis of α-thalassemia (Southeast Asia deletion)
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  30. Long-term stability of laboratory tests and practical implications for quality management
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