Westgard Rule 22S

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Westgard Rule 22S

  • Westgard rule 22s states that if two consecutive control measurements exceed the same mean +2SD or -2 SD or, within a run, if two consecutive control values are outside the same 2 SD, the run must be rejected.
  • If this circumstance occurs, a systematic error is likely.
  • The top chart represents the day's "normal" control, while the bottom chart shows the day's "elevated" control.
  • The L-J plots on the 13th day for both the normal and elevated controls show greater than +2SD. Troubleshooting must be performed before testing can continue.
  • Had only one of the controls been greater than +2SD, the run would have been accepted as "in control," but would have been rejected on the next QC run if the same control was again out +2SD.