Impact of Pneumatic Transport System on Preanalytical Phase Affecting Clinical Biochemistry Results

Abstract

Introduction PTS (pneumatic transport system) is extensively being used in modern hospitals for rapid transportation of blood samples and other specimens. However, it has a potential impact on blood components, which should be investigated and nullified accordingly. This study was part of a correction program aimed at reducing hemolysis. It was done by comparing paired samples transported manually and by PTS.

Keywords

• Pneumatic transport system
• turn-around time
• hemolysis
• preanalytical errors
• potassium
• lactate dehydrogenase