The quality and scope of information provided by medical laboratories to patients before laboratory testing: Survey of the Working Group for Patient Preparation of the Croatian Society of Medical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine

摘要: Abstract Introduction The aim of this work was to evaluate what extent the scope and content information provided patients is standardized across medical biochemistry laboratories in Croatia. Materials methods Two on-line self-report surveys were sent out: Survey A regarding attitudes on importance patient preparation B contents instructions. Results 13/118 (11%) do not provide written instructions how prepare for laboratory testing, 36 (40%) include about water intake their Only half prostate-specific antigen (53.8%), female sex hormones (53.7%) therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) (52.5%). Inadequate fasting status (55.0%) 24 hour urine collection (77.9%) frequent errors with high severity associated greatest potential cause harm. Conclusions Laboratory professionals Croatia have a positive attitude towards testing. However, testing frequently lacks guidance tests related TDM, coagulation endocrinology. This study highlights need standardized, updated evidence-based recommendations order minimize risk patients.