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Bar Coding and Tracking in Pathology.

Matthew G Hanna¹, Liron Pantanowitz²

¹Department of Pathology, The Mount Sinai Hospital, 1 Gustave L Levy Place, New York, NY 10029, USA.

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|June 13, 2015

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Bar coding enhances pathology laboratory efficiency and patient safety through improved specimen tracking and quality management. Successful implementation requires careful consideration of system variables and infrastructure integration.

Keywords:

Bar codes Pathology informatics RFID Tracking

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Pathology Informatics

Background:

Bar coding and specimen tracking are crucial for efficient pathology laboratory operations.
These systems support specimen tracking, automation, and quality management.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline key considerations for implementing and maintaining bar coding and tracking systems in pathology.
Focus on surgical pathology workflows and laboratory information system integration.

Main Methods:

Review of essential components for bar coding implementation.
Discussion of variables including assets, symbologies, hardware, software, and infrastructure.
Emphasis on interoperability with laboratory information systems.

Main Results:

Bar coding enables specimen identification, location, standardization, and auditing.
Proper implementation maximizes laboratory efficiency and patient safety.
Addresses challenges in integrating these systems within existing infrastructure.

Conclusions:

Effective bar coding and tracking systems are vital for modern pathology laboratories.
Strategic planning and integration are key to realizing benefits in efficiency and safety.
The principles discussed are particularly relevant to surgical pathology settings.