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La Rivista Italiana della Medicina di Laboratorio 2025 Mar 10

DOI: 10.23736/S1825-859X.25.00276-2

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language: Italian

Ruolo e competenze del professionista di laboratorio nella fase preanalitica

Rocco NEGRI ¹ ✉, Lucia TERZUOLI ², Carla CAMPOLUCCI ³, Brunetta PORCELLI ²

¹ Laboratorio Analisi Villani srl, San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italia; ² Dipartimento di Biotecnologie Mediche, Università degli Studi di Siena, Siena, Italia; ³ Gruppo di Studio QuEA-SIPMeL

The preanalytical phase, which includes patient preparation, sample collection, storage, and transport, is crucial for the accuracy of laboratory results. Errors during this phase can compromise both diagnosis and treatment. The laboratory professional plays a key role, ensuring adherence to guidelines and quality standards through his technical, communicative, and managerial skills. Patient preparation, which encompasses fasting compliance and physical activity management, directly affects sample quality. Urine sample collection and handling require particular attention, considering factors such as collection time, storage conditions, and transport procedures. Effective communication among laboratory professionals, clinicians, and patients is essential to minimize errors and optimize sample management. Utilizing digital tools and tailoring content to the audience are fundamental for clear and comprehensive communication.

KEY WORDS: Pre-analytical phase; Communication; Laboratories; Reference standards