Method Evaluation Protocols (WG-MEP)

The WG-MEP members at their inaugural meeting (L-R):
C. Markus (AU, member) S. Colli Lanzi (IFCC office), M. Tran (VN, member),
S. Bernardini (IT, ETD chair), R. Greaves (AU, WG co-chair), R. Zakaria (AU, member),
B. Cooke (AU, member), TP Loh (SG. WG co-chair)

Membership

Terms of Reference 

• To review and summarise the literature and guidelines on method evaluation procedures used in clinical laboratories.

• To provide high-level guidance and incorporate evidence-based procedures for method evaluation, taking into account the intended clinical application of the measurement procedure. To engage key stakeholders on method evaluation procedures including and not limited to: IFCC members and clinical stakeholders.

• To develop and disseminate educational resources for clinical stakeholders, to inform best practices for method evaluation protocols.

Objectives 

1. Review and summarise the current guidelines used in laboratory medicine;
2. Develop a white paper to concisely provide overarching guidance about this complex issue
3. Guide IFCC member societies, laboratories and ET scientists on appropriate evaluation of new tests.

List of Corresponding Members, nominated by National Societies

Working Group Chairs contacts: