Understanding the use of sigma metrics in hemoglobin A1c analysis

Erna Lenters-Westra; Emma English

doi:10.1016/j.cll.2016.09.006

Understanding the use of sigma metrics in hemoglobin A1c analysis

Erna Lenters-Westra (Lead Author)
, Emma English

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Abstract

This study utilizes three unique data sets to demonstrate the state of the art of HbA1c analyzers in a range of settings and compares their performance against the international guidance set by the IFCC task force for HbA1c standardization. The data is used to demonstrate the effect of tightening of those criteria and the study serves as a guide to the practical implementation of the sigma metrics approach in a range of clinical settings.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	57–71
Number of pages	15
Journal	Clinics in Laboratory Medicine
Volume	37
Issue number	1
Early online date	14 Dec 2016
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cll.2016.09.006
Publication status	Published - Mar 2017

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Keywords

HbA1c
diabetes
sigma-metrics
analytical performance criteria

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