Workflow Improvement with the Use of Sysmex TS500 Sorting and Reflex Rerun Rules
Care Process & Redesign
Technology
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2019
To streamline full blood count (FBC) testing by optimizing Sysmex TS500 sorting and rerun rules. Improved efficiency in FBC workflows, with faster turnaround times and reduced errors in sample handling.
Year Submitted: 2019
Published Date: 31 December 2019
Tags: Technology, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Medtech, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Productivity, Time Saving
About this Content
Aims
To streamline full blood count (FBC) testing by optimizing Sysmex TS500 sorting and rerun rules.
Background
Manual sample checks were time-consuming and prone to errors, causing delays in reporting results.
Methods
Programmed Sysmex TS500 to auto-sort samples for manual intervention and archive ESR samples efficiently.
Results
Saved over 50 hours monthly in manual sample checks; achieved 70% reduction in manual intervention time.
Conclusion
Improved efficiency in FBC workflows, with faster turnaround times and reduced errors in sample handling.
Lessons Learnt
Automation and workflow optimization eliminate human errors and enhance productivity in medical laboratories.
Keywords
Full Blood Count, Workflow, Automation
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Medical ＆ Laboratory Technology |
Project Lead(s) | Ivar Feng Kuo-Lun |
Project Member(s) | Mary Gan Shi Ying |
Connect with this contributor!
Ivar Feng Kuo-Lun - ivar_feng@nuhs.edu.sg