postanalytik
Postanalytik, or the post-analytical phase, is the part of laboratory medicine that occurs after test analysis. It includes result verification, reporting, interpretation, and communication of results to clinicians, as well as the archival and management of data. The aim is to provide accurate, timely, and actionable information while safeguarding patient privacy and data integrity.
Key processes in the post-analytical phase include result release and authorization, where laboratory personnel review data
Interpretation support may be provided through automated flags, interpretive comments, and decision-support tools to help clinicians
Quality improvement efforts in the post-analytical domain emphasize standardizing report formats, harmonizing units and reference ranges,