Laboratory services play an integral role in the healthcare system from primary through to tertiary level care since diagnostic tests can either confirm or exclude a tentative diagnosis, or screen for potential diseases. The underlying purpose of laboratory testing lies in the association between laboratory test results and the potential to improve a patient’s health status. This requires ordering a test when appropriate and necessary, accurate interpretation, and acting upon the result.
Published Date: 2023-06-29; Received Date: 2023-04-22
