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Scoring and Ranking Criteria
The EQA Subcommittee has established a scoring and ranking system as part of the quality assessment process. This system has been in place since Round 1/2021, a time when it became essential to foster a culture of continuous improvement among laboratories. By doing so, it aims to ensure and encourage laboratories to maintain diagnostic quality at a consistently high standard. The details are as follows:
Ranking of laboratories is conducted internally. Laboratory names will not be publicly disclosed.
Scoring is based on the primary diagnosis. Additional parameters such as margin status, lymphovascular invasion, or requested immunohistochemistry (IHC) studies are not included in the scoring process.
Each case is assigned a score based on a three-point scale:
2 points → Correct and most specific diagnosis
1 point → A diagnosis that is related but not entirely correct
0 points → Incorrect diagnosis
Each round (slide set) consists of 10 cases, totaling a maximum of 20 points.
Example:
Key Diagnosis (Correct Answer): Follicular-variant papillary thyroid carcinoma
Submitted Answers and Scores:
Papillary carcinoma → 2 points (correct and specific)
Follicular carcinoma → 1 point (partially correct but not precise)
Nodular goiter / Adenoma → 0 points (incorrect)
Important Notes: Avoid submitting differential diagnoses. Submitting multiple possible diagnoses may result in partial or no credit for that case.
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How to Customize the Color of Digital Slides
Some users of the ImageScope program may encounter a problem where the slide images appear too dark and thick. A simple and quick solution is to click the rainbow gradient button on the upper right toolbar. The program will adjust the display of the slide images to a color tone that pathologists are familiar with.
If you need to further adjust the color tone, sharpness, or brightness, go to the command menu and select image adjustment. This feature offers various tools that allow users to fine-tune the appearance of the images, ensuring greater diagnostic accuracy.
Spending some time experimenting with these settings can lead to improved overall results when interpreting the slides. Remember, taking advantage of these adjustments can significantly enhance your experience with the ImageScope program.
Slides from Participants
Participants of this program have a valuable opportunity to contribute significantly to the quality assessment process. By presenting interesting slides that can be utilized as evaluation materials in the upcoming round, participants play a crucial role in enhancing the overall effectiveness of the assessment. To do so, they are encouraged to send their slides, which should include relevant case information, directly to the EQA team for review and incorporation into the evaluation process. Their contributions not only facilitate a thorough assessment but also foster a collaborative environment where everyone can share insights and learn from one another.
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