Clinical Lab Workflow Diagram
Trace a lab specimen from order and collection through testing to result reporting.
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A lab workflow diagram traces a laboratory specimen through its full lifecycle across the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases. It covers test ordering, specimen collection and labeling, accessioning in the LIS, analyzer testing, result validation, and reporting back to the ordering provider and EHR, with quality control checkpoints built in along the way.
Lab managers, medical technologists, and LIS analysts use these diagrams to find turnaround-time bottlenecks, cut specimen errors, and meet CLIA and CAP accreditation requirements. They are especially valuable during lab automation projects, instrument onboarding, and process improvement work focused on tightening the total testing process from order to result.
Great for
- Lab automation projects
- Turnaround-time improvement
- CLIA/CAP accreditation
- Instrument onboarding
- Specimen error reduction
Frequently asked questions
What is a lab workflow diagram?+
It is a diagram tracing a specimen through the laboratory, from test ordering and collection through accessioning, analysis, validation, and result reporting back to the provider.
What are the three phases of lab workflow?+
The total testing process has three phases: pre-analytical (ordering and collection), analytical (testing on analyzers), and post-analytical (validation and result reporting).
How do you reduce lab turnaround time?+
Map the workflow to find bottlenecks, automate accessioning and specimen routing, reduce manual handoffs, and add quality control checkpoints to catch errors early.
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