STAT TESTING - A GUIDELINE FOR MEETING CLINICIAN TURNAROUND TIME REQUIREMENTS - PRACTICE PARAMETER

This practice parameter, developed by the Practice Parameters and Outc omes Measurement Committee of the American Society of Clinical Patholo gists (ASCP), is a guideline for the development of reasonable stat li sts. Stat testing lists vary according to practice setting. Furthermor e, although stat lists exist, extenuating clinical circumstances may w arrant performing a test stat that is otherwise considered routine. Su ccessful development of a stat testing list requires organizations to take an interdisciplinary approach, focusing on clinical and operation al considerations of both the care provider and the clinical laborator y.