Although failures may not generate false results, there can be issues relating to the use and timeliness of tests if failure rates are too high.
At the very least, it appears to improve the timeliness of lab test ordering.
The sensitivity and timeliness of the algorithms tested for false alarm rates approximating 0.05 and 0.01 are summarised in Tables 2 and 3, and Additional file 1. Algorithm performance was most strongly dependent on the desired false alarm rate for surveillance, followed by the size of the outbreak and the extent of clustering.
These questions aim to identify a laboratory's accuracy and reliability of test results, timeliness and frequency of testing and reporting, representativeness of sampling, presence and maintenance of equipment, professional development of staff, implementation of biosecurity measures and safe handling and containment of infectious microorganisms and hazardous biological materials.
In an evaluation of a telephone-based anticoagulation service, Waterman found that patient satisfaction with warfarin management was associated with the timeliness of receiving blood test results from the service provider [ 19].
To determine whether documented prisoner health assessment practices are consistent with STI and BBV testing policy, an audit was conducted to assess the completeness and timeliness of STI and BBV testing among prisoners in Western Australia, and estimate the prevalence of STIs and BBVs on admission to prison.
This audit was undertaken to assess the completeness and timeliness of STI and BBV testing among recent prison entrants in Western Australia, and estimate the prevalence of STIs and BBVs on admission to prison.
After he had lost his first fortune by playing the market through the legitimate brokers, he recognized that he had to overcome the problem of tardy information, so he learned how to test the timeliness of what the tape was saying by sending small, exploratory buy and sell orders down to the exchange floor.
Dr. Tubb said he followed general medical guidelines that in recent years have focused more on the timeliness of performing certain screening tests like measuring blood pressure and detecting early colon cancer than on general physical exam.
