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- Title
TBS preanalytical phase working group survey study – preanalytical phase in coagulation laboratories.
- Authors
Senes, Mehmet; Inal, Berrin Bercik; Aksungar, Fehime Benli; Cinaroglu, Ipek; Eker, Pinar; Sonmez, Cigdem; Aykal, Guzin; Hakligor, Aylin; Gumus, Alper; Orhan, Bagnu; Gucel, Funda; Yilmaz, Canan; Coskun, Cihan; Taneli, Fatma; Colak, Ayfer; Yucel, Dogan
- Abstract
Objectives: Preanalytical phase quality, which begins with a request for testing and continues with patient preparation, sample collection, transport, processing and storage, is essential for coagulation tests. The Turkish Biochemical Society Preanalytical Phase Working Group created a survey to evaluate the preanalytical phase practices for coagulation laboratories in our country. Methods: The survey consisted of a total of 26 questions and included almost all steps of the preanalytical phase. Results: Fifty-four laboratory specialists have participated in the study. The survey results showed that participants have different practices for most stages of the preanalytical phase for coagulation tests. Conclusion: According to the survey results, a national guideline may help standardisation of the preanalytical phase for coagulation tests in our country and increasing training in this respect would contribute to achieving accurate test results.
- Subjects
MEDICAL laboratories; BLOOD coagulation; LABORATORIES
- Publication
Turkish Journal of Biochemistry / Turk Biyokimya Dergisi, 2021, Vol 46, Issue 1, p11
- ISSN
0250-4685
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1515/tjb-2019-0512