Specimen Minimum Volume
Specimen Minimum Volume
January 2011
By applying a standard definition, and requiring use of it, we decreased volume requirements for the majority of our tests. For example, using a sample of the 35 most frequently ordered tests, we decreased the requested volume for approximately 70% of the tests.
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- Introduction
- Iatrogenic Anemia
- Adverse Consequences of Anemia
- Specimen Volumes Have Decreased Over Time
- Specimen Volume Reduction Initiatives at Mayo
- Specimen Minimum Volume (SMV) Definitions
- Automated Assay SMV
- Manual Assay SMV
- Locating Minimum Volume on the Test Catalog
- Specimen Minimum Volume
- Comparison to 5 Commercial Labs
- Specimen Volume Review
- 25-OH Vitamin D: Minimum Volume Requirements
- Specimen Required or Minimum Volume
- Specimen Required Field
- Minimum Volume Field
- Submitted Volume
- Questions?
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