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European multicentre evaluation of the ABBOTT Spectrum clinical chemistry analyzer.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2666564     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The analytical performance of the selective multitest ABBOTT Spectrum analyser was studied according to the ECCLS guidelines and partly the CERMAB protocol in a multicentre evaluation involving laboratories from six European countries. Fifteen analytes, including the electrolytes sodium, potassium and chloride, were measured each in at least 3 laboratories, all at 37 degrees C, except the electrolytes, which are measured at room temperature. The trial lasted approximately three months and involved the collection of over 60,000 data points. It yielded the following results: 1. The precision was at least as good as the precision obtained with the comparison instruments. The majority of the coefficients of variation were between 1 and 4%. 2. The recovery for method assigned control sera values was, with few exceptions, within 10%. 3. Good agreement with respect to the method assigned values of control materials and method comparison with patient specimens to different instruments (e.g. SMAC, Hitachi 737, RA 1000) was found. 4. No drift was observed. 5. Reagent-related carry-over was not found. Specimen-related carry-over was detected in some cases, the deviation being of little or no clinical significance. 6. The manufacturer's claims regarding method linearity were as stated or exceeded. 7. The open system capability was tested and rated as very convenient. 8. The practicability of the instrument was very good.
Authors:
B G Blijenberg; F Braconnier; J M Vallez; A Burlina; M Plebani; M Celadin; R Haeckel; M Römer; E Hänseler; G De Schrijver
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Multicenter Study    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of clinical chemistry and clinical biochemistry. Zeitschrift für klinische Chemie und klinische Biochemie     Volume:  27     ISSN:  0340-076X     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Clin. Chem. Clin. Biochem.     Publication Date:  1989 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1989-09-05     Completed Date:  1989-09-05     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7701860     Medline TA:  J Clin Chem Clin Biochem     Country:  GERMANY, WEST    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  369-91     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Akademisch Ziekenhuis, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Blood Chemical Analysis / instrumentation*
Europe
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Humans
Multicenter Studies as Topic

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