siliconindia | | May 20199with Asia Pacific Laboratory Accred-itation Cooperation (APLAC) and is a signatory to the International Lab-oratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) arrangement. Volume of test-ing, testing time, test's accuracy, and qualified manpower to certify results and clinical correlation by doctors are some of the key factors. There is a huge scope for growth in healthcare sector, and at the same time, there is risk of wrong practices when there is sheer business completion.In most of the small cities there are primary healthcare centers and in-dependent general practitioners who are managing the healthcare needs, but at the same time, dependent on professional labs for their sample testing requirement. The state-of-the-art equipments in healthcare sector are key factors to handle such a large volume with accuracy. Though most of professional labs have diagnostic as well as imaging services to offer, not both of them have best results. To overcome this, some hospitals have own lab and joint venture with professionals for their needs so as to achieve best results for both services in the interest of best services to pa-tients. Onsite labelling & scanning eliminates the chances of wrong test-ing error. Automation with test equip-ment and integration with end-user make it easy for accessibility to all authorized concern. Remote review & repeat reproduction of lab result is helpful to user. Testing of sam-ple in hospital lab is preferable be-cause of access to consultant or doc-tor for further follow-up on course of treatment.The accuracy of the results de-pends on well-calibrated equipment & trained qualified manpower. Fast-er results are possible with the help of high-speed processor, reagents, software integration, picture archi-val & transmission, server storage, and retrieval of records; faster the speed, better is the transmission & reporting. Regular training to staff by equipment manufactures results in better understanding of machine and limited breakdowns. Trained & qualified manpower helps to limit the repetition of test and reagent wastage out of repeat test. Special software is preferable for quality assurance, and all equipment must be integrated with hospital management software. Round the clock service is a value addition to inpatient & in-house doc-tors for quick diagnostic and further course of treatment, so as to reduce the long hospital stay for patients.Factors for to Identifying Best Labs· TAT (Turnaround Time): Timing taken from actual sample delivery to reporting results must be minimum. · Transparency: Access to users with lab consultant, and lab profes-sional when in need.· Testimonials: Certification & qualification must be verified for authenticity of lab results and quality assurance.· Cost: There is huge competition due to professional lab operators. Competitive cost of test packages are available for users. Cost-effective services due to large volume & in-dustrial automation in the healthcare sector is possible.To be a successful & trusted lab, one must evaluate process to ensure minimum discomfort to patient due to multiple pricks while sampling, ensure short waiting time prior sam-pling, and avoid delayed result & repeat test due to equipment fail-ure. Provide sound infrastructure, IT connectivity, ample lighting at work station, faster billing, healthy indoor atmosphere, adequate space, staff and patient safety. Best lab infrastructure is well-planned to have sections be-tween clean sterile areas, semi-sterile and infected area. Ensure air circula-tion at work areas, along with man-datory fresh air changes, recircula-tion of air, exhaust & isolation as per lab requirement.Following safeties must be avail-able for users/staff: Use of antifungal low VOC paints for lab interiors, eye wash stations, safety gear like splash guard, safety goggles mask, gloves, periodical AC duct cleaning, positive
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