Value of reflex testing in clinical practice of laboratory medicine
10.3760/cma.j.cn114452-20200601-00514
- VernacularTitle:反馈实验在医学检验临床实践中的应用
- Author:
Xuzhen QIN
;
Ye ZHAO
;
Yaling DOU
;
Ling QIU
;
Yingchun XU
- From:
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine
2021;44(3):246-249
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Reflex tests are ordered when a particular test result indicates that additional testing should be performed according to the guidelines or the feedback process formulated by clinical consultation. The application scope of the reflex tests involves various subspecialties of laboratory medicine. The clinical application needs the support of qualified laboratory doctors, comprehensive information and financial system, clinical guidelines, and so on. Active application of reflex tests can promote the standardization of evidence-based medicine in clinical practice, save medical resources, and shorten the diagnosis and treatment time of patients.
