The Italian National External Quality Assessment Program in Molecular Genetic Testing: Results of the VII Round (2010-2011)
Table 5
Details of lack of information/inadequacy in reporting results.
Reporting
FC (122)
BT (67)
XF (60)
APC (20)
General inadequacy of the report
3,30%
6%
6,60%
Inadequate language
13,40%
6,60%
Lack of laboratory heading
Lack of identification of the patient
3,30%
6,60%
Clerical error in identification of the patient
4,40%
Lack of gender indication
40%
Lack of geographical origin of the patient where necessary
53,20%
Lack of identification number of sample
4,40%
Lack of report title
11,40%
10,40%
20%
Lack of reason for testing
14,70%
10,40%
22%
20%
Lack of sample source
1,60%
6,60%
40%
Lack of primary sample type
6%
6,60%
Lack of signature of the person releasing the report
Lack of date primary sample collection and release of the report
6,60%
Lack of indication of certification/accreditation of laboratory
36%
6%
40%
Lack of page numbering
36%
CF: Cystic Fibrosis; BT: Beta Thalassemia; FX: Fragile X Syndrome; APC: Familial Polyposis Adenomatous Coli. The numbers of evaluated reports for pathologies are indicated in brackets.
