A Study on Turn around Time (TAT) As an Indicator to Improve Laboratory Efficiency
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 12
Abstract
Laboratory Turn Around Time (TAT) is commonly defined as the time from when a test is ordered until the result is reported which includes pre-analytical, analytical, post analytical time. TAT is one of the most noticeable sign of laboratory services and is often used as a Key Performance Indicator. Timely reporting of laboratory tests results increases patient satisfaction and clinicians also depend on fast TAT to achieve early diagnosis and treatment of their patients and hence early patient discharge from the hospital. It has also been shown that out comes in certain situations such as OTs and in emergency departments have been affected by timely reporting of Lab test results. The TAT for all the samples (OPD, IPD, and Emergency) were evaluated for three months and the TAT was calculated from sample reception to report dispatch. The contribution of the analytical time to the total TAT was found to be less than the contribution of pre and post analytical time in both OPD and IPD patients. In this study, variable reasons of delay in TAT and suggestions to achieve fast TAT were described.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Mekala Jaya Krishna, Dr K V Sandeep, Dr Anuradha
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