The Need for Accuracy in Hemoglobin A1c Proficiency Testing: Why the Proposed CLIA Rule of 2019 Is a Step Backward

J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2019 May;13(3):424-427. doi: 10.1177/1932296819841699. Epub 2019 Mar 22.
No abstract available

Keywords: CLIA; HbA1c; NGSP; accuracy; allowable limits; and proficiency testing; hemoglobin A1c.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Blood Chemical Analysis / methods
  • Blood Chemical Analysis / standards*
  • Glycated Hemoglobin / analysis*
  • Health Services Needs and Demand* / standards
  • Hematologic Tests / methods
  • Hematologic Tests / standards
  • Humans
  • Laboratories / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Laboratory Proficiency Testing* / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Laboratory Proficiency Testing* / standards
  • Legislation as Topic*
  • Quality Control
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • United States

Substances

  • Glycated Hemoglobin A