title: Workflow and cost analysis on MODULAR ANALYTICS.
abstract: Four stand-alone analyzers in a centralized laboratory were replaced by two modular analytical systems processing 45 methods of the general chemistry and specific protein segment. This consolidation led to a reduction of the daily workflow and operational costs. The cost saving with 1.3 million reported results per year was 53,000 Euro, which can be assessed as an important contribution to cost reduction in the health care system.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Klinische Biochemie und Pathobiochemie, Zentrallabor, Universitätsklinik Würzburg, Germany. h.stolz@medizin.uni-wuerzburg.de
authors.forename: Herbert
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Stolz
authors.forename: Bettina
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Dossler
authors.forename: Franz
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Keller
authors.forename: Udo
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Steigerwald
mesh_terms: D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques / Q000191:economics* / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D006801:Humans; D017056:Medical Laboratory Personnel / Q000706:statistics & numerical data