The results for indicators related with sample collection indicate that the process is stable and well controlled. However, based on the results for Hemolyzed serum sample, the group saw the need for installing centrifuges in all phlebotomy centers and established a recommendation to unify the system for measuring hemolysis. The indicator External control exceeds acceptance limit clearly highlighted the need to rigorously monitor the analytic phase of the clinical laboratory. The values obtained for the indicator Reports from referred tests exceed delivery time show that there is considerable deviation regarding the expected report delivery time, whereas for in-house laboratory reports, delivery time is satisfactory.
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