Evaluation through triage and conventional scoring criteria. Development of a new approach for statistical data analysis.

DI GIORGIO M; VALLERGA MB; RADL A; TAJA MR; SEOANE, ANALÍA; DE LUCA, JULIO CESAR; STUCK OLIVEIRA M; VALDIVIA P; GUERRERO CARVAJAL C; ARCEO MALDONADO C; ESPINOZA M; MARTINEZ LOPEZ W; DI TOMASSO M; BARQUINERO F; ROY L; LLOYD D; LINDHOLM C; ROMM H.

Buenos Aires

Congreso; 12th International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association; 2008

International Radiation Protection Association

Biological dosimetry is a necessary support for National Radiation Protection Programs and Emergency Response Schemes. A Latin-American Biological Dosimetry Network (LABNET) has been constituted by the biological dosimetry laboratories from: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay (IAEA Regional Proyect RLA 9/054, 2007). The biological dosimetry intercomparison for the analysis of some relevant parameters involved in dose assessment, to reinforce the response capability in accidental situations requiring the activations of mutual assistance mechanisms and thus, constituting the bases of the LABNET organization. General Objectives To evaluate the inter-laboratory reproducibility To identify potential difficulties and to promote the necessary modification for the collaborative task Specific Objectives To initiate, with this exercise, periodic intercomparisons among LABNET participants To developed technical competence of associated laboratories inside the country Intercomparison program Participant laboratories from: LABNET, Spain (UAB), France (IRSN), United Kingdom (HPA), Finland (STUK) and Germany (BIS). Preliminary conclusions Proficiency tests are essential tools for the quality assurance of the laboratories as they constitute an objective evaluation of its performance, from both human and technical point of view. Actions for a steady quality assurance and quality control, such as this Intercomparison exercise, will be the technical support of the LABNET. Additionally, it will contribute in the accrediting process (ISO 19238: 2004 and ISOIEC 17025: 2005 requirements)