Importance of Standardizing Laboratory Medicine in a Super-aging Society

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This study aims to examine the importance of and challenges associated with chronic disease management in a super-aged society, highlight the role of laboratory medicine standardization, and propose standardization policies within the national healthcare system. This review analyzes the necessity and importance of laboratory medicine standardization in the management of chronic diseases and standardization strategies for key laboratory medicine tests for each chronic disease. A national laboratory medicine standardization system was established, and the National Medical Reference Laboratory is currently operating within the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. Projects to standardize laboratory medicine are underway through quality assessments of laboratory medicine institutions and systems. To improve the quality of healthcare services in a super-aged society, the production of certified reference materials for laboratory medicine, implementation of legally enforceable policies, training for medical professionals, and continued investment are necessary. These efforts are expected to promote innovation in the healthcare system and to prepare for the future. Copyright © Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.

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