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Article: Toward implementation of a regional quality assurance program in cytopathology: The Hong Kong experience
Title | Toward implementation of a regional quality assurance program in cytopathology: The Hong Kong experience |
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Authors | |
Keywords | References (27) View In Table Layout |
Issue Date | 2006 |
Publisher | Science Printers and Publishers, Inc. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.acta-cytol.com |
Citation | Acta Cytologica, 2006, v. 50 n. 2, p. 164-177 How to Cite? |
Abstract | Objective: To develop a local quality assurance program in cytopathology based on circulation of patient specimens on glass slides, with limited resources. Study Design: A working group was set up for design and running of the program. Participation is on a laboratory basis. The scope and frequency of testing are defined. Well-documented cases (including gynecologic, nongynecologic and fine needle aspiration cytology) with commonly encountered diagnoses are collected. Consensus concerning the diagnosis, interpretive menu and scoring system is sought before the actual slide circulations using express mail. After returning their answers to the program organizer, the participating laboratories receive immediate feedback on their scores, with reference answers, explanatory notes, whole-mount images of glass slides and cumulative responses of peer laboratories for on-site checking. At the end of each year, an electronic file containing representative photomicrographs of all cases examined is provided to individual laboratories for their permanent records and training purposes. Results: The program was launched in mid-2003. There were 24 and 27 participating laboratories from Hong Kong (and Macau) in 2003 and 2004, respectively. To date, > 150 well-documented cytology cases are available in the slide pool and ready for circulation. As the revenue is mainly to cover the expenses of express mail, the program can be carried out at a relatively low cost. Conclusion: In order to have any cytology quality assurance program accepted by local laboratories, it has to be fair and practical. Strict confidentiality needs to be observed throughout the process. This program emphasizes both performance assessment and educational value. Adequate representation from experienced local cytology workers, detailed documentation support from authorities and assistance from dedicated staff are essential to the success of any external proficiency testing scheme. Regular review and evaluation are also necessary for continuous improvement. The Hong Kong experience can serve as an example of running a glass slide-based cytology quality assurance program in a small region with limited resources. © The International Academy of Cytology. |
Persistent Identifier | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/91252 |
ISSN | 2023 Impact Factor: 1.6 2023 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.565 |
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DC Field | Value | Language |
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dc.contributor.author | Ng, WK | en_HK |
dc.contributor.author | Chiu, CSC | en_HK |
dc.contributor.author | Cheng, Y | en_HK |
dc.contributor.author | Chan, ETY | en_HK |
dc.contributor.author | Chiu, FLL | en_HK |
dc.contributor.author | Collins, RJ | en_HK |
dc.date.accessioned | 2010-09-17T10:15:40Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2010-09-17T10:15:40Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2006 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.citation | Acta Cytologica, 2006, v. 50 n. 2, p. 164-177 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.issn | 0001-5547 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/91252 | - |
dc.description.abstract | Objective: To develop a local quality assurance program in cytopathology based on circulation of patient specimens on glass slides, with limited resources. Study Design: A working group was set up for design and running of the program. Participation is on a laboratory basis. The scope and frequency of testing are defined. Well-documented cases (including gynecologic, nongynecologic and fine needle aspiration cytology) with commonly encountered diagnoses are collected. Consensus concerning the diagnosis, interpretive menu and scoring system is sought before the actual slide circulations using express mail. After returning their answers to the program organizer, the participating laboratories receive immediate feedback on their scores, with reference answers, explanatory notes, whole-mount images of glass slides and cumulative responses of peer laboratories for on-site checking. At the end of each year, an electronic file containing representative photomicrographs of all cases examined is provided to individual laboratories for their permanent records and training purposes. Results: The program was launched in mid-2003. There were 24 and 27 participating laboratories from Hong Kong (and Macau) in 2003 and 2004, respectively. To date, > 150 well-documented cytology cases are available in the slide pool and ready for circulation. As the revenue is mainly to cover the expenses of express mail, the program can be carried out at a relatively low cost. Conclusion: In order to have any cytology quality assurance program accepted by local laboratories, it has to be fair and practical. Strict confidentiality needs to be observed throughout the process. This program emphasizes both performance assessment and educational value. Adequate representation from experienced local cytology workers, detailed documentation support from authorities and assistance from dedicated staff are essential to the success of any external proficiency testing scheme. Regular review and evaluation are also necessary for continuous improvement. The Hong Kong experience can serve as an example of running a glass slide-based cytology quality assurance program in a small region with limited resources. © The International Academy of Cytology. | en_HK |
dc.language | eng | en_HK |
dc.publisher | Science Printers and Publishers, Inc. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.acta-cytol.com | en_HK |
dc.relation.ispartof | Acta Cytologica | en_HK |
dc.subject | References (27) View In Table Layout | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Clinical Laboratory Techniques - standards | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Cytodiagnosis - methods - standards | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Employee Performance Appraisal | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Hong Kong | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Humans | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Laboratories - standards | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Medical Laboratory Science - education - standards | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Quality Assurance, Health Care - organization & administration | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Quality Control | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Regional Medical Programs - organization & administration | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Reproducibility of Results | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Sensitivity and Specificity | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Specimen Handling - standards | en_HK |
dc.title | Toward implementation of a regional quality assurance program in cytopathology: The Hong Kong experience | en_HK |
dc.type | Article | en_HK |
dc.identifier.email | Collins, RJ:rcollins@hkucc.hku.hk | en_HK |
dc.identifier.authority | Collins, RJ=rp00251 | en_HK |
dc.description.nature | link_to_subscribed_fulltext | - |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1159/000325926 | - |
dc.identifier.pmid | 16610684 | - |
dc.identifier.scopus | eid_2-s2.0-33645470964 | en_HK |
dc.relation.references | http://www.scopus.com/mlt/select.url?eid=2-s2.0-33645470964&selection=ref&src=s&origin=recordpage | en_HK |
dc.identifier.volume | 50 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.issue | 2 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.spage | 164 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.epage | 177 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.isi | WOS:000236253300009 | - |
dc.publisher.place | United States | en_HK |
dc.identifier.issnl | 0001-5547 | - |