Understanding the Use of Sigma Metrics in Hemoglobin A1c Analysis.

Clin Lab Med

Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Health Science, University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK.

Published: March 2017

This study uses three unique data sets to show the state of the art of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) analyzers in a range of settings and compares their performance against the international guidance set by the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine task force for HbA1c standardization. The data are used to show the effect of tightening those criteria, and the study serves as a guide to the practical implementation of the sigma-metrics approach in a range of clinical settings.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cll.2016.09.006DOI Listing

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