Yu Hoi-Ying E, Wilkerson Myra L
Clinical Chemistry, Toxicology and Point-of-Care Testing.
Division of Laboratory Medicine, Geisinger Health System, Danville, Pennsylvania.
Lab Med. 2017 Nov 8;48(4):e66-e74. doi: 10.1093/labmed/lmx030.
To concretely outline a process for selecting a total laboratory automation system that connects clinical chemistry, hematology, and coagulation analyzers and to serve as a reference for other laboratories.
In Phase I, a committee including the laboratory's directors and technologists conducted a review of 5 systems based on formal request for information process, site visits, and vendor presentations. We developed evaluation criteria and selected the 2 highest performing systems. In Phase II, we executed a detailed comparison of the 2 vendors based on cost, instrument layout, workflow design, and future potential.
In addition to selecting a laboratory automation system, we used the process to ensure employee engagement in preparation for implementation.
Selecting a total laboratory automation system is a complicated process. This paper provides practical guide in how a thorough selection process can be done with participation of key stakeholders.
