Abstract
Objective: To examine the temperature regulation and standardization practices of clinical laboratories in Karachi. Method: Forty five clinical laboratories in Karachi were examined for observing the standard protocols for running a lab with particular reference to temperature regulation. A questionnaire to the effect was filled. Results: Among the 45 labs included, the mean complete blood count performed per day was 52 ± 47. Only 5 (11%) labs had a temperature reader. Thirty (66.7%) labs had an air-conditioner installed, of which only 24 were found in working condition. Maintenance of instruments was carried out every 67.5±.30.6 days. The mean number of haemolyzed samples was 2.3 ± 1.7. Control was available in 24(53.3%) labs, which was used daily in only 10 labs. Quantity of blood was the same in all the tubes in only 33(73.3%) labs. Conclusion: Commercial laboratories should be properly registered and their quality standardized.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 88-90 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - Feb 1 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)