Consolidation of Medical Laboratory Services in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia through the Establishment of Central Diagnostic Laboratory - Planning, Challenges, and Benefits

Rosnah Bahar, Ahmad Zakwan Mustafa, Julia Omar, Wan Norlina Wan Azman, Mohd Imran Yusof, Nik Hisamuddin Nik Ab. Rahman, Ahmad Ezam Zainan

Abstract


Medical laboratory (ML) is the backbone and one of the main components of hospital services. ML provides analytical test results and pathology reports to assist clinicians to treat patients with reliable diagnostic data and evidence for appropriate interventions or therapies. For over three-decade since its establishment, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM) has grown beyond its foundation. A reimagining of HUSM ML is important to provide a safe and quality experience to patients. This article outlines the history, driving factors, objectives, design and structure, challenges, potential benefits, and steering team of HUSM ML routine tests consolidation into the Central Diagnostic Laboratory (CDL). In summary, CDL is anticipated to enhance HUSM's ML service, research, and teaching using its own sustainable, efficient, and innovative approaches.

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Automation, centralisation, diagnostic service, Hospital USM

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