title: Evaluation of laboratory instrumentation.
abstract: Clinical laboratory instruments have increased in complexity and number. In order to simplify the selection process when a need for a new instrumentation is perceived, a program is presented which will lead to the selection of the instrument that best satisfies the laboratory's needs. Four major steps are identified: analysis of the current functional status of the laboratory, analysis of instrumentation needs, instrument evaluation, and justification and cost analysis.
mesh_terms: D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D007753:Laboratories / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D000078329:Workforce