In addition to direct review and interpretation of body tissues within anatomic pathology, Pathologists also supervise the laboratory with the following services:
- Assuring that tests, examinations, and procedures are properly performed, recorded and reported;
- Interacting with members of the medical staff regarding issues of laboratory operations, quality, and test availability;
- Designing protocols and establishing parameters for performance of clinical testing;
- Recommending appropriate follow-up diagnostic tests, when appropriate;
- Supervising laboratory technicians and advising technicians regarding aberrant results;
- Selecting, evaluating, and validating test methodologies;
- Directing, performing, and evaluating quality assurance and control procedures;
- Evaluating clinical laboratory data and establishing a process for review of test results prior to issuance of patient reports;
- Assuring the hospital laboratory’s compliance with state licensure laws, Medicare conditions, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations standards, the College of American Pathologists Laboratory Accreditation Program and federal certification standards.
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