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Analytical Performance Evaluation of Routine Biochemical Tests Using Sigma Metrics and Quality Goal Index According to CLIA 2025 Targets

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Analytical Performance Evaluation of Routine Biochemical Tests Using Sigma Metrics and Quality Goal Index According to CLIA 2025 Targets

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Abstract Background: Accurate analytical results are essential for clinical decision-making. The revised CLIA 2025 criteria have introduced stricter total allowable error (TEa) limits, requiring reassessment of laboratory analytical performance using advanced quality tools. Methods: In this retrospective observational study, internal quality control (IQC) and external quality assessment (EQA) data from 2023 were analyzed. Imprecision was evaluated using coefficient of variation (CV%), and accuracy was assessed using bias (%). Sigma values were calculated according to updated CLIA 2025 TEa limits. Quality Goal Index (QGI) analysis was performed for tests with low sigma performance. Results: Considerable variability was observed among analytes. AST and HDL demonstrated high sigma performance (≥6), whereas chloride, BUN, and triglycerides yielded sigma values <3. QGI analysis indicated that reduced performance was mainly attributable to imprecision. Conclusion: The combined use of sigma metrics and QGI provides an effective framework for evaluating laboratory analytical performance under CLIA 2025 criteria and supports risk-based quality improvement strategies. Keywords: Sigma Metrics, Total Analytical Error, Quality Goal Index, CLIA 2025, Clinical Biochemistry

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This research received no external funding.

Etik Beyan

This study was approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee (Approval No: ESH/BAEK2025/248, Date: 08 October 2025). The study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. As the study was based on retrospective laboratory quality control data without patient-identifiable information, informed consent was not required.

Teşekkür

The authors thank the laboratory staff for their contribution to data collection.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Klinik Kimya

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Haziran 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

19 Şubat 2026

Kabul Tarihi

9 Haziran 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 9 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Uncu, A., & Güneş, Y. (2026). Analytical Performance Evaluation of Routine Biochemical Tests Using Sigma Metrics and Quality Goal Index According to CLIA 2025 Targets. Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences, 9(2), 328-333. https://doi.org/10.36516/jocass.1881471
AMA
1.Uncu A, Güneş Y. Analytical Performance Evaluation of Routine Biochemical Tests Using Sigma Metrics and Quality Goal Index According to CLIA 2025 Targets. J Cukurova Anesth Surg. 2026;9(2):328-333. doi:10.36516/jocass.1881471
Chicago
Uncu, Ali, ve Yeliz Güneş. 2026. “Analytical Performance Evaluation of Routine Biochemical Tests Using Sigma Metrics and Quality Goal Index According to CLIA 2025 Targets”. Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences 9 (2): 328-33. https://doi.org/10.36516/jocass.1881471.
EndNote
Uncu A, Güneş Y (01 Haziran 2026) Analytical Performance Evaluation of Routine Biochemical Tests Using Sigma Metrics and Quality Goal Index According to CLIA 2025 Targets. Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences 9 2 328–333.
IEEE
[1]A. Uncu ve Y. Güneş, “Analytical Performance Evaluation of Routine Biochemical Tests Using Sigma Metrics and Quality Goal Index According to CLIA 2025 Targets”, J Cukurova Anesth Surg, c. 9, sy 2, ss. 328–333, Haz. 2026, doi: 10.36516/jocass.1881471.
ISNAD
Uncu, Ali - Güneş, Yeliz. “Analytical Performance Evaluation of Routine Biochemical Tests Using Sigma Metrics and Quality Goal Index According to CLIA 2025 Targets”. Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences 9/2 (01 Haziran 2026): 328-333. https://doi.org/10.36516/jocass.1881471.
JAMA
1.Uncu A, Güneş Y. Analytical Performance Evaluation of Routine Biochemical Tests Using Sigma Metrics and Quality Goal Index According to CLIA 2025 Targets. J Cukurova Anesth Surg. 2026;9:328–333.
MLA
Uncu, Ali, ve Yeliz Güneş. “Analytical Performance Evaluation of Routine Biochemical Tests Using Sigma Metrics and Quality Goal Index According to CLIA 2025 Targets”. Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences, c. 9, sy 2, Haziran 2026, ss. 328-33, doi:10.36516/jocass.1881471.
Vancouver
1.Ali Uncu, Yeliz Güneş. Analytical Performance Evaluation of Routine Biochemical Tests Using Sigma Metrics and Quality Goal Index According to CLIA 2025 Targets. J Cukurova Anesth Surg. 01 Haziran 2026;9(2):328-33. doi:10.36516/jocass.1881471

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