Pathology Labs - Using RFID to Improve Specimen Tracking

In one trial run in a bone marrow transplant unit, the use of RFID technology led to an 83% reduction in process errors and a 10% reduction in labour expenses.

The introduction of errors is a genuine concern in the pathology lab, where preanalytical errors, specimen labelling errors, and specimen loss can all occur during specimen collection, transit, and accessioning. For that reason, pathology labs have been using specimen tracking systems (STS), utilizing barcodes to help reduce errors. However, radio-frequency identification (RFID) may help further decrease specimen identification and tracking errors through continuous and automated tracking of specimens.

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