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ANNALS OF LABORATORY MEDICINE
卷 41, 期 4, 页码 372-379出版社
KOREAN SOC LABORATORY MEDICINE
DOI: 10.3343/alm.2021.41.4.372
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Accuracy; Bias; Creatinine; Proficiency testing; Survey
This study analyzed long-term data of serum creatinine (Cr) assays in Korea between 2011 and 2019, showing a decreasing trend in average bias over time. The study emphasizes the need for continuous efforts to improve the accuracy of Cr assays, especially at low concentrations.
Background: Accurate serum creatinine (Cr) concentration measurement is essential for evaluating kidney function. In 2011, the Korean Association of External Quality Assessment Service (KEQAS) launched an accuracy-based Cr proficiency testing (ABCr PT) survey. We analyzed long-term data of the KEQAS ABCr PT survey collected between 2011 and 2019 to assess recent trends in Cr assays in Korea. Methods: The ABCr PT survey including three commutable fresh-frozen serum samples was performed twice a year. The target Cr concentration was assigned using isotope-dilution mass spectrometry. We analyzed data obtained from the participating laboratories, calculated the yearly bias, and evaluated bias trends for the major reagents and instruments. Outliers were excluded from all analysis. Results: The mean percentage bias based on the total data of all participating laboratories was 10.8% in the 2011-A survey and 0.2% in 2019-B survey. Bias for the major reagents and instruments differed depending on the manufacturer. Enzymatic assays generally showed desirable bias ranging from -3.9% to 3.2% at all Cr concentrations and lower interlaboratory variability than non-enzymatic assays (enzymatic vs. non-enzymatic, 3.3%-7.2% vs. 6.3%-9.1%). Conclusions: Although the mean percentage bias of Cr assays tends to decrease over time, it is necessary to continuously strive to improve Cr assay accuracy, especially at low concentrations.
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