Rational use of laboratory test

Factors affecting laboratory test use and prices

The use of clinical laboratory tests has more than doubled during the past decade. Some observers of the health system feel that this growth is excessive and is a result of current payment systems. This article examines the effects of current reimbursement policies with regard to the use of laboratory tests and prices charged for tests. The results suggest the following: The method of financing...

Access and Rational use of Plasma Protein Therapies (PPTs)

Impact of Laboratory Test Use Strategies in a Turkish Hospital

OBJECTIVES Eliminating unnecessary laboratory tests is a good way to reduce costs while maintain patient safety. The aim of this study was to define and process strategies to rationalize laboratory use in Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital (ANH) and calculate potential savings in costs. METHODS A collaborative plan was defined by hospital managers; joint meetings with ANHTA and labo...

A rational use of laboratory tests in the diagnosis and management of hepatitis C virus infection.

The prevalence of HCV infection is very diversified according to geographical areas and ranges from 1% in the Northern regions of the world to more than 20% as we move South. Due to the presence of HCV-associated liver diseases and the development of effective treatments, the diagnosis of HCV infection is a growing medical need. Several tests are available, from simple screening to identify the...

Secondary Use of Laboratory data: Potentialities and Limitations

Clinical databases have been developed in recent years especially during the course of all medical concerns including laboratory results. The information produced by the diagnostic laboratories have great impact on health care system with various secondary uses. These uses are sometimes as publishing new extracted information of laboratory reports which have been widely applied in the scientifi...