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Hematology testing in the doctor's office laboratory.

D A Carlson

    Clinics in Laboratory Medicine
    |June 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Physicians are increasingly performing hematology tests in their offices due to reimbursement changes. This article reviews the requirements and available desktop analyzers for in-office hematology testing.

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    Area of Science:

    • Clinical Hematology
    • Medical Laboratory Science
    • Point-of-Care Testing

    Background:

    • Growing trend of in-office hematology testing by physicians.
    • Influence of third-party payer reimbursement policies on clinical practice.
    • Market introduction of compact, user-friendly desktop analyzers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the essential requirements for conducting hematology tests in a clinical setting.
    • To survey the range of hematology instrumentation suitable for physician offices.
    • To inform healthcare providers about options for in-office diagnostic capabilities.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical laboratory requirements for hematology.
    • Analysis of available desktop hematology analyzer technologies.
    • Discussion of instrumentation features relevant to office-based practices.

    Main Results:

    • Identification of key operational and regulatory prerequisites for in-office hematology.
    • Overview of diverse desktop analyzer options catering to varying clinical needs.
    • Highlighting the accessibility and simplicity of modern hematology instruments.

    Conclusions:

    • Physician office laboratories (POLs) are expanding hematology test menus.
    • Technological advancements facilitate the adoption of in-office hematology diagnostics.
    • Selecting appropriate instrumentation is crucial for successful implementation.

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