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. 2004;25(4):207-15.

The future of laboratory medicine: understanding the new pressures

Mauro Panteghini  1
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The future of laboratory medicine: understanding the new pressures

Mauro Panteghini. Clin Biochem Rev. 2004.

Abstract

Since the future role of Laboratory Medicine is strongly and equally challenged by economic and new technological pressures, it is essential to take a broad view of the discipline and present to the administrators and other decision-makers the full spectrum of activities and benefits Laboratory Medicine can provide. In particular, the importance and the true impact of Laboratory Medicine can only be achieved by adding value to laboratory tests, represented by their effectiveness in influencing the management of patients and related clinical outcomes.

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Results of an audit on the reasons of the request for measurement of bone turnover markers. Apr–Jun ’96: number of profiles before the introduction of the specific request; Apr–Jun ’97: number of profiles after the introduction of the specific request.
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Proposed algorithm for the interpretation of hyperamylasaemia. Adapted from ref. . URL, upper reference limit.
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