Effects of one directional pneumatic tube system on routine hematology and chemistry parameters; A validation study at a tertiary care hospital

Background: The validation of sample stability through pneumatic tube system (PTS) is essential. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of PTS transportation on laboratory results. Methods: Paired EDTA and SST blood samples were collected from 56 randomly selected patients. Laborato...

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Main Authors: A-Jin Lee, Hun Suk Suh, Chang-Ho Jeon, Sang-Gyung Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-12-01
Series:Practical Laboratory Medicine
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352551717300239