Laboratory Assurance Program
Graduate School of Public Health
College of Health & Human Services
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 92182-4162
(619) 594-5006 or Fax (619) 594-4570
email:dfrancis@mail.sdsu.edu
Objectives
The LAP seeks to improve the quality of health care through assessment and formulation of recommendations for improvement in the clinical laboratory testing process.
LIST OF SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Benenson AS, et.al. Reporting the results of human immunodeficiency virus testing. JAMA, 1989;262:3435-3438.
Hofherr LK, et.al. Methods for a model blind proficiency testing system. Peddecord KM, et.al. Analytic results of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 testing using blind proficiency testing and Identification of non-analytic issues in human immunodeficiency virus type 1 antibody testing using blind proficiency testing. Published as a series. Clin Lab Sci, 1992;5 (3):160-76.
Hewitt DJ, et.al. Content and design of laboratory report forms for human immunodeficiency virus type 1 antibody testing. Am J Clin Pathol, 1992;98:56-61.
Francis DP, et.al. Use of a modified nominal group process for improving laboratory performance in human immunodeficiency virus type 1 antibody testing. Clin Lab Manage Rev, 1992;6(6)537-538, 543-546.
Hofherr LK, et.al. Physician experience with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 or hepatitis B virus testing in San Diego County: methods for a census survey. Clin Lab Sci, 1993; 6(2): 102-109.
Peddecord KM, et.al. Variability of reporting and lack of adherence to consensus guidelines in human T-lymphocyte immunophenotyping reports: results of a case series. JAIDS, 1993;6(7):823-830.
Peddecord KM, et.al. Use of a physician survey to identify opportunities for quality improvement. Clin Lab Sci, 1993;6(2):110-115.
Peddecord, KM, et.al. Changing policies and procedures for HIV-1 testing: an exploratory study of sources of influence and decision making. Clin Lab Sci, 1993;6(6):359-365.
Rau J, et.al. Physician satisfaction with HIV-1 and HBV testing in San Diego County. Medical Care 1996.;34(1):1-10.
Peddecord, et.al. Quality Perceptions of Microbiology Services: A Survey of Infectious Diseases Specialists. Am J Clin Pathol 1996;105(1):58-64.
Peddecord KM, Hofherr LK: Measurement of the effectiveness of immunology testing. In: Rose NR, et.al. (Eds): Manual of Clinical Laboratory Immunology. 4th ed. Washington DC: American Society for Microbiology, 1993;52-57.