Remote Digital Microscopy Improves Hematology Laboratory Workflow by Reducing Peripheral Blood Smear Analysis Turnaround Time.

ABSTRACT:

Background

 The demand for morphological diagnosis by peripheral blood smear (PBS) analysis with clearly defined turnaround times (TAT), coupled with a shortage of morphologists and increasing cost containment, is driving digitalization to the forefront of laboratory workflow. Labor-intensive manual PBS review affects weekend workflow with limited staff availability. The impact of remote analysis of PBS on the performance of hematology laboratories has not yet been assessed.

Objectives

 Following implementation of fully remote digital microscopy within our laboratory, we measured its impact on morphology workflow efficiency, TAT, and hours saved per month.

Methods

 A retrospective study of the effects of remote PBS analysis on the morphology workflow in a tertiary med

SUBMITTER: Katz BZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9683999 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature