Publications by authors named "Wuqiong Zhou"
Background: The performance of 17 routine chemical detection methods was evaluated by the Sigma (σ) index, and separate quality control standards were established according to the sigma values of different detection methods.
Methods: The internal quality control (IQC) and external quality assessment (EQA) data of 17 assays in the biochemical laboratory of our hospital were collected from January to June 2019. Referring to the total allowed error (TEa) standards established in the Health Industry Standards of the People's Republic of China (WS/T 403-2012), the sigma metric of each assay was calculated, the performance level for inspection was evaluated, the quality goal index (QGI) was calculated for items with analysis performance < 5 sigma, and the main causes of poor performance were determined to guide quality improvement.
Background: The performance of 18 routine chemical detection methods was evaluated by the sigma (σ) metric, and Westgard Sigma rules with run size were used to establish internal quality control (IQC) standards to reduce patient risks.
Materials And Methods: External quality assessment (EQA) and internal quality control data from 18 assays in a biochemical laboratory were collected from January to June 2020. The sigma values of each assay were calculated, based on the bias, total error allowable, and coefficient of variation, appropriate quality control rules were selected.
Objective: To study the value of serum soluble CD14 subtype (sCD14-ST) in early diagnosis of sepsis.
Methods: Seventy-two patients were diagnosed with systemic inflammatory response syndrome, sepsis, or septic shock. Peripheral blood was collected at 0, 12, 24, and 48 hours after admission to the hospital.
Article Synopsis
- The C-reactive protein to albumin ratio (CAR) is a new marker for poor prognosis in various patient groups, and this study focused on its relation to 30-day mortality in patients with hepatitis B virus-related decompensated cirrhosis (HBV-DeCi).
- A retrospective analysis of 113 patients revealed that those who did not survive had significantly higher CAR levels, which also correlated with established liver disease scoring systems like MELD and Child-Pugh.
- The findings suggest that a high CAR upon admission can independently predict 1-month mortality in HBV-DeCi patients.