Laboratory test utilization can be defined as a strategy for performing appropriate laboratory
and pathology testing with the goal of providing high-quality, cost-effective patient care. Knowledge gained from test utilization strategies can be used by the laboratory and shared with physicians to ensure that correct tests are ordered for the correct patients, best test methodologies are utilized, and accuracy and quality remain high, ensuring the best medical care. This is the third presentation in our series that offers strategies to construct and implement successful test utilization in your setting. Dr. Pritt presents an update on update on the use of educational efforts and the test ordering system.
A presentation by Bobbi S. Pritt, MD
