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Toward optimal use of the cytology laboratory: Quality improvement and cerebrospinal fluid specimens

✍ Scribed by Ann E. Walts; Stephen Strigle

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
1995
Tongue
English
Weight
409 KB
Volume
13
Category
Article
ISSN
8755-1039

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✦ Synopsis

Review of 203 consecutive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimens submitted concurrently to the cytology and hematology laborato-

ries identified several quality improvement (QI) opportunities. Clinician/laboratoiy, interlaboratory, and intralaboratory issues are addressed. Data are utilized to formulate a multifaceted approach that would decrease patient expenditure, conserve laboratory re-

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