Interpretation of Coagulation Test Results Using a Web-Based Reporting System.

Background: Web-based synoptic reporting has been successfully integrated into diverse fields of pathology, improving efficiency and reducing typographic errors. Coagulation is a challenging field for practicing pathologists and pathologists-in-training alike. Objective: To develop a Web-based progr...

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Publicado en:Laboratory Medicine Vol. 45; no. 4; pp. 347 - 361
Autores principales: Quesada, Andres E., Jabcuga, Christine E., Nguyen, Alex, Wahed, Amer, Nedelcu, Elena, Nguyen, Andy N. D.
Formato: pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Oxford University Press / USA Fall2014
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Sumario:Background: Web-based synoptic reporting has been successfully integrated into diverse fields of pathology, improving efficiency and reducing typographic errors. Coagulation is a challenging field for practicing pathologists and pathologists-in-training alike. Objective: To develop a Web-based program that can expedite the generation of a individualized interpretive report for a variety of coagulation tests. Methods: We developed a Web-based synoptic reporting system composed of 119 coagulation report templates and 38 thromboelastography (TEG) report templates covering a wide range of findings. Results: Our institution implemented this reporting system in July 2011; it is currently used by pathology residents and attending pathologists. Feedback from the users of these reports have been overwhelmingly positive. Surveys note the time saved and reduced errors. Conclusion: Our easily accessible, user-friendly, Web-based synoptic reporting system for coagulation is a valuable asset to our laboratory services.