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Hwan Tae Lee1,2, So Young Lee1, Ja Young Seo1
1Department of Laboratory Medicine, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Laboratory Medicine
|February 2, 2023
Summary
Modular workcells (HemoCell) improve hemostasis laboratory efficiency. This system offers more consistent turnaround times and shorter rerun times, enhancing overall quality and reducing space and labor needs.
Area of Science:
- Clinical diagnostics
- Laboratory automation
- Medical technology
Background:
- Total laboratory automation (TLA) may not be optimal for all hemostasis laboratories.
- Modular workcells offer a flexible alternative to TLA.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of implementing a modular workcell (HemoCell) with intelligent data management (HemoHub) in a hemostasis laboratory.
- To assess changes in turnaround times (TATs), sample reruns, and rerun times.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study was conducted pre- and post-HemoCell implementation at Gil Medical Center.
- Key hemostasis tests including prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), D-dimer, and fibrinogen were analyzed.
- Turnaround times, number of rerun samples, and rerun times were primary outcome measures.
Main Results:
- Standard deviations and maximum TAT values decreased post-implementation.
- While mean TATs for some tests increased, overall TAT consistency improved.
- The number of rerun samples increased, but the time and variability associated with reruns significantly decreased.
- Reduced laboratory space and labor requirements were observed.
Conclusions:
- Modular workcells, like HemoCell, can enhance quality and efficiency in hemostasis laboratories.
- Consistent TATs and reduced rerun times are key benefits.
- This approach optimizes resource utilization within the laboratory setting.
