Cycle of Clinical Laboratory Testing

Lecturer

• Jason James P. Lusabia, RMT

Overview

• Clinical laboratory testing is a comprehensive cycle starting from a physician's request to the generation of results.
• Results provide critical information for patient treatment and management.
• The cycle includes several phases each involving distinct activities.

Phases of Laboratory Testing

1. Pre-Examination Phase

• Definition: Encompasses all activities before specimen analysis.
• Key Activities:
  • Patient preparation
  • Accurate paperwork and data entry
  • Specimen collection
  • Processing
  • Storage
  • Transportation

2. Examination Phase

• Details not provided in the transcript.

3. Post Examination Phase

• Details not provided in the transcript.

Notes

• The testing cycle emphasizes the importance of each phase in ensuring accurate and useful diagnostic information.
• Attention to detail in the pre-examination phase is crucial for the validity of test results.