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

Review of 203 consecutive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimens submitted concurrently to the cytology and hematology laboratories identified several quality improvement (QI) opportunities. Clinician/laboratory, interlaboratory, and intralaboratory issues are addressed. Data are utilized to formulate...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Diagnostic cytopathology 1995-11, Vol.13 (4), p.357-361
Hauptverfasser:	Walts, Ann E., Strigle, Stephen
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Biological and medical sciences Cerebrospinal fluid Cerebrospinal fluid (biochemistry, cytology, circulation, manometry). Intracranial pressure determination Cerebrospinal Fluid - cytology Child Child, Preschool Cytology Hematology Humans Infant Infant, Newborn Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Laboratories - standards Leukemia - cerebrospinal fluid Leukemia - diagnosis Lymphoma - cerebrospinal fluid Lymphoma - diagnosis Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Quality Control Quality improvement Specimen Handling - standards
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Zusammenfassung:	Review of 203 consecutive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimens submitted concurrently to the cytology and hematology laboratories identified several quality improvement (QI) opportunities. Clinician/laboratory, interlaboratory, and intralaboratory issues are addressed. Data are utilized to formulate a multifaceted approach that would decrease patient expenditure, conserve laboratory resources, and improve the clinical value of CSF reports. © 1995 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
ISSN:	8755-1039 1097-0339
DOI:	10.1002/dc.2840130419