Jean Oak, Gary Gitana, Sibing Wei, Melissa Parry, Brent Tan
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Abstract
Implementing a new laboratory information system (LIS) presents an opportunity to improve operational efficiency and streamline reporting by refining workflows by utilizing LIS functionality. Flow cytometry laboratories face unique challenges because the specimen and test results may be categorized under clinical pathology (CP), anatomic pathology (AP), or both. We describe the design and implementation of reporting flow cytometry results within the Epic Beaker CP module, its interface with the Epic Beaker AP module, and integrated reporting for AP/CP cases at an academic institution. This manuscript emphasizes the challenges and steps needed to integrate anatomic and clinical pathology workflows by leveraging LIS functionality to implement electronic and predominantly paperless workflows within a flow cytometry laboratory.
期刊介绍:
Cytometry Part B: Clinical Cytometry features original research reports, in-depth reviews and special issues that directly relate to and palpably impact clinical flow, mass and image-based cytometry. These may include clinical and translational investigations important in the diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic management of patients. Thus, we welcome research papers from various disciplines related [but not limited to] hematopathologists, hematologists, immunologists and cell biologists with clinically relevant and innovative studies investigating individual-cell analytics and/or separations. In addition to the types of papers indicated above, we also welcome Letters to the Editor, describing case reports or important medical or technical topics relevant to our readership without the length and depth of a full original report.