laboratoriumzorg
Laboratoriumzorg is a component of healthcare that focuses on the care and service surrounding diagnostic laboratory testing. It encompasses patient-facing activities and the logistical and technical processes that accompany laboratory investigations, from test indication to result communication. The aim is to support accurate testing while enhancing patient safety, comfort, and understanding of procedures.
Scope: In hospitals, clinics, and primary care settings, laboratoriumzorg covers pre-analytical activities (patient preparation, consent, venipuncture,
Roles and settings: Practitioners include phlebotomists, laboratory technicians, clinical nurses with specimen-collection expertise, and laboratory physicians.
Quality and safety: Laboratoriumzorg emphasizes standardized procedures, biosafety, quality control, and accreditation requirements (such as ISO
Digital tools and patient-centered care: Electronic health records, laboratory information systems (LIMS), and patient portals support