[Histonet] Turn Around Time

[Joe W. Walker, Jr.]

I agree with you, Martha.  That is why we look at it from an average of all cases for the month.  We definitely encounter cases that are difficult and require more time with our pathologists.  We track the TAT for statistical purposes only.  The CAP (for those who are CAP accredited) has dropped this from their checklist for surgical cases.  It seems to only really apply to autopsy cases now but these has a much different TAT target.

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Martha Ward-Pathology
Sent: Monday, February 03, 2014 2:06 PM
To: Dawn Bugge; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Turn Around Time

While I recognize the need for a quick result in some cases, I also subscribe to the theory that "speed kills".   I'm not sure that these quick TATs are always medically necessary, but rather more of a convenience.    However that is another discussion altogether.  That said, our institution shoots for the 80% in 24 hours as well.



Martha Ward, MT (ASCP) QIHC
Manager

Molecular Diagnostics Lab
Medical Center Boulevard  \  Winston-Salem, NC 27157 p 336.716.2109  \  f 336.716.5890 mward <@t> wakehealth.edu





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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Dawn Bugge
Sent: Monday, February 03, 2014 12:43 PM
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Turn Around Time

Hello Histonet

I am just curious what the standard for Turn Around Time is for most labs.
I think a two day turn around time from the time the biopsy gets to the lab to the time the pathologist signs out a case is pretty fast.

Thanks for your input.
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Dawn R Bugge
Seattle Histology
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