There was an allegation of questionable vitamin d total elecsys results from cobas e411 rack serial number (b)(4).Patient 125178448 initial result was > 70 ng/ml with a data flag and the repeat results were 31.94 ng/ml and 32.14 ng/ml.With a dilution, the repeat result was 16.89 ng/ml.Patient 125173235 initial result was > 70 ng/ml with a data flag and the repeat results were 36.27 ng/ml and 36.32 ng/ml.With a dilution, the repeat result was 18.36 ng/ml.On (b)(6) 2022, patient 125340315 initial result was > 70 ng/ml with a data flag and the repeat result was 27.34 ng/ml.On (b)(6) 2022, the repeat result was 26.87 ng/ml and with a dilution, the repeat result was 11.53 ng/ml.Patient 125333583 initial result was > 70 ng/ml with a data flag and the repeat results were 32.36 ng/ml and 30.80 ng/ml.With a dilution, the repeat result was 14.09 ng/ml.Patient 125349861 initial result > 70 ng/ml with a data flag.The repeat result was 24.37 ng/ml.With a dilution, the repeat result was 11.43 ng/ml.On (b)(6) 2022, the repeat result was 24.42 ng/ml.The questionable results were not reported outside of the laboratory.
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Based on the available data, a clear root cause could not be identified.As the issue occurred during a defined time frame and on the same reagent kits, a temporary reagent issue such as bubbles or foam on the reagent was possible.There was no evidence of a general reagent issue.The investigation is ongoing.
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