Sažeci 2. Hrvatskog kongresa medicinske biokemije - Klinički zavod ...

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Sažeci 2. Hrvatskog kongresa medicinske biokemije
Individual competence must be objectively and independentlv
assessed before any tests are carried out on patients specimens.
Details of staff authorised to conduct testing should be recorded. It
should also be understood that infrequent use can lead to inaccuracv
and difficultv with interpretation of results.
Healthcare reforms have meant cost reduction of laboratory investigations.
Advances in test kits, portable analysers and desk top
analysers have increased, at a priče, the potential for testing outvvith
the central laboratory On the other hand pneumatic tube systems,
fast analysers and on-line reporting systems have reduced the TATs
of the central laboratory It is therefore necessary to objectively
assess operating practice and cost effectiveness in terms of patient
outcomes before redesigning system to meet the needs of Urgent Medicine.
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