Key indicators of laboratory performance

Area of Science:

• Clinical Laboratory Management
• Laboratory Quality Assurance

Background:

• The Clinical Laboratory Management Association (CLMA) surveyed its members to understand their needs.
• There is a growing demand for tools to assess and improve laboratory performance.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify specific needs for laboratory performance evaluation tools among CLMA members.
• To review current and future demand for such performance metrics and assessment instruments.

Main Methods:

• A survey was conducted among CLMA members.
• A review of market demand for laboratory performance tools was performed.
• A feasibility study is currently in progress.

Main Results:

• The survey highlighted specific areas where members require tools for performance evaluation.
• Demand for laboratory performance evaluation tools is significant and expected to increase.

Conclusions:

• CLMA is actively working to meet the identified needs of its members.
• A feasibility study will inform the development of new tools for laboratory performance assessment.