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Selecting equipment and reagents: a personal experience and process.

J H Keffer

    Pathologist
    |May 11, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Selecting laboratory equipment and reagents requires careful consideration of institutional medical needs and resources. A personalized, collaborative approach involving staff ensures the best selection of instrumentation and reagent systems.

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    Area of Science:

    • Clinical Laboratory Science
    • Laboratory Management

    Background:

    • Selecting laboratory equipment and reagents is a critical, ongoing process.
    • It impacts overall laboratory function and patient care.
    • Decisions require more than just a quick assessment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline a personalized and collaborative approach to selecting laboratory equipment and reagents.
    • To emphasize the importance of considering institutional needs and laboratory-specific characteristics.
    • To ensure satisfactory outcomes in instrumentation and reagent system choices.

    Main Methods:

    • Sharing personal experience in laboratory equipment and reagent selection.
    • Highlighting the necessity of staff collaboration throughout the process.
    • Emphasizing assessment of institutional medical needs, personnel, space, and financial resources.

    Main Results:

    • The selection process is not a momentary decision but an ongoing one.
    • Collaboration with the entire staff is crucial for success.
    • Personalization to unique laboratory characteristics leads to satisfactory outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • A personalized, collaborative approach is essential for selecting laboratory equipment and reagents.
    • Thorough assessment of medical needs, personnel, space, and finances ensures optimal choices.
    • Satisfactory selection of instrumentation and reagent systems depends on this tailored process.

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