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Turnaround time.

H W Baumgardner1, B P Boyer, B Cavenaugh

  • 1St. Joseph Hospital, Denver, CO.

Clinical Laboratory Management Review : Official Publication of the Clinical Laboratory Management Association
|February 8, 1992
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Laboratories face pressure to reduce turnaround times (TAT) due to advanced instrumentation, increasing costs. Balancing client needs with cost recovery is crucial for operational success and client satisfaction.

Area of Science:

  • Laboratory Science
  • Clinical Diagnostics
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Modern laboratory instrumentation facilitates rapid result delivery.
  • Increased speed of results has led to heightened client expectations for faster turnaround times (TAT).
  • The demand for quicker TAT contributes to escalating operational costs for laboratories.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore strategies laboratories employ to manage and address the issue of turnaround time.
  • To understand the balance between client demands for speed and the financial realities of laboratory operations.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of laboratory professionals regarding their approaches to turnaround time challenges.
  • Analysis of responses to identify common practices and concerns related to TAT.

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Main Results:

  • Respondents highlighted the need to balance client expectations with cost-effectiveness.
  • Strategies for managing TAT often involve optimizing workflows and resource allocation.
  • The rising costs associated with faster TAT were a significant concern among participants.

Conclusions:

  • Laboratories must implement strategic approaches to manage turnaround time effectively.
  • Achieving a balance between service speed and financial viability is essential for sustainable laboratory operations.
  • Further research into cost-effective TAT solutions is warranted.