Repeat patient testing shows promise as a quality control method for veterinary hematology testing

ConclusionsRepeat patient testing‐based quality control advantages include a species‐specific matrix, low‐cost, and absence of QC material deterioration over time (since a fresh specimen is used each day). A potential disadvantage is daily access to normal canine specimens. A challenge is determining control limits, which has a subjective element. Further study is needed to confirm actual RPT‐QC performance and to determine if RPT‐QC with abnormal patient specimens is feasible.

Source: Veterinary Clinical Pathology - December 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Bente Flatland, Kathleen P. Freeman Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research