Perception of Measurement Uncertainty among Laboratorians and Clinicians at Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Introduction:
Measurement systems is essential to define and enforce reference measurement systems that are based on the application of metrological traceability of patient results to higher-order (reference) methods and/or materials, along with a clinically acceptable level of measurement uncertainty (MU). to produce accurate and comparable laboratory results, To get a final combined MU on clinical samples that meet the required performance specifications, the MU linked to each stage of the traceability chain should be controlled. Introduction:
The aim of the research : Assess the perception of measurement uncertainty among laboratorians and clinicians. Materials and techniques: descriptive , cross sectional research design was utilized to conduct this research. One questionnaire was utilized and distributed to 300 clinical and lab consultants. Results: When asked about test results, most laboratory professionals knew the jargon and felt comfortable describing how to utilize MU. However, difficulties were expected, including the intricacy of determining the ranges, integration with the laboratory information system, and patient population acceptability. Clinicians and laboratory professionals believed that MU aids in more accurate patient results analysis and that it would take longer for this change to be more accepted. Conclusion: Our research leads us to the conclusion that laboratory consultants who possess sufficient understanding of MU are capable of introducing and utilizing MU with assurance in their day-to-day work. If the data were recorded with the test report, particularly for the crucial parameters—clearly the most difficult part for the labs—clinicians were willing to interpret results with MU. Clinical significance: Rather than relying solely on a subjective analysis of serial monitoring results, the feasibility of introducing MU in conjunction with patient reports is helpful in interpreting critical parameters and offers scientific evidence for consideration in a change of patient management.