02 — Capability · BC-1830.10
Clinical Laboratory Services
Return accurate laboratory, pathology and transfusion results within the turnaround each test needs, with every specimen traceable from collection to disposal. Deciding what to order and acting on the result is clinical care.
- Laboratory
- Clinical Lab
- LIS Operations
In scope
- Specimen collection, labeling, transport and tracking
- Testing operations, instrument interfaces and result release
- Anatomic pathology and blood bank services
- Laboratory quality control and proficiency testing
Out of scope
- Ordering tests and reviewing results (see BC-1820.20)
- Analyzer preventive maintenance and repair (see BC-680.30)
- Product quality testing outside patient care (see BC-550.30)
Realized by · 2
- Epic · Departmental Applicationsstrong via BC-1830.10.10
- Oracle Health · Service Line and Department Solutionsstrong via BC-1830.10.20
Used in · 3
Build it · 0
- Nothing in the library points here yet.
Decomposes into · 5
- BC-1830.10.10Specimen Collection & TrackingCollect and label specimens correctly at the bedside or draw station, and track each one through transport, receipt, storage and disposal.
- BC-1830.10.20Laboratory Testing OperationsRun tests on analyzers and at the bench, send out tests to reference laboratories, verify results against quality rules and release them to the record within the target turnaround.
- BC-1830.10.30Anatomic Pathology ServicesProcess tissue and cytology specimens, support the pathologist's diagnosis and sign-out, and keep blocks and slides retrievable.
- BC-1830.10.40Blood Bank & TransfusionKeep a safe blood supply, perform compatibility testing, issue blood products and trace every unit from donor or supplier to recipient.
- BC-1830.10.50Laboratory Quality & ProficiencyRun quality control, proficiency testing and competency records so the laboratory keeps its certification and accreditation.