| Autor: |
A-Jin Lee, Hun Suk Suh, Chang-Ho Jeon, Sang-Gyung Kim |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2017 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Practical Laboratory Medicine, Vol 9, Iss , Pp 12-17 (2017) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2352-5517 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.plabm.2017.07.002 |
| Popis: |
Background: The validation of sample stability through pneumatic tube system (PTS) is essential. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of PTS transportation on laboratory results. Methods: Paired EDTA and SST blood samples were collected from 56 randomly selected patients. Laboratory parameters were compared between PTS group and hand-delivered group. Results: No statistical differences were observed for complete blood counts, white blood cell differential parameters, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and most chemistry parameters between PTS and hand-delivered transport procedures. Mean platelet volume results obtained from samples transported through PTS were lower than that obtained from samples transported through hand-delivered method (P = 0.001). The results of aspartate aminotransferase (P = 0.000), lactate dehydrogenase (P = 0.000), and hemolysis index (P = 0.000) from PTS group were higher than that from hand-delivered group. Conclusions: All laboratories should validate the stability of the results from samples according to transportation method. Keywords: Pneumatic tube, Courier, Transportation, Preanalytical phase, Quality |
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