Evaluating blood collection approaches: clinical perspectives, economic considerations, and standardizing care processes
A blood draw for laboratory testing takes only a few minutes, yet its result can influence a patient's entire diagnosis and treatment. A blood draw for laboratory testing takes only a few minutes, yet its result can influence a patient’s entire diagnosis and treatment. According to a recent systematic review, hospitals in the United States perform nearly 500 million inpatient blood draws each year, and more than 60% of clinical decisions are