Intro

Question 1

Why is analytical methods so important?

Answer 1

70% of clinical decision are based on lab tests

Around 95% of clinical pathways rely on patients access to efficient, timely and cost effective pathology services

Question 2

Why are accurate results important?

Answer 2

This is key in accurate and appropriate diagnosis.

The treatment or how the quality of life may improve is dependent on an accurate test

Question 3

Types of analysis

Answer 3

Manual techniques
- immunoassays, HPLC

Semi-auto tech
- LCMSMS, electrophoresis

Automated analysers

• stand alone benchtop analysers
• continous flow tracked systems

Point of care testing

Question 4

What needs to be considered pre-analytical?

Answer 4

Patient preparation, test request, sample collection, sample transport, sample labelling, sample seperation, sample storage

Question 5

What needs to be considered analytical?

Answer 5

Analytical technique, staffing, equipment, turnaround time, quality, limitations

Question 6

What needs to be considered post-analytical?

Answer 6

Authorisation of results
- technical 
- clinical
Archiving of samples 
IT