Assessment of drone transport for biological samples: a real-world experience at a tertiary hospital
Drone transport preserved the analytical integrity of a comprehensive test panel and has the potential to reduce logistical constraints. These findings support its implementation as a reliable and sustainable alternative to conventional transport in clinical laboratory settings.
Authors
- María Martínez-Bujidos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0181-927X)
- Marta Álvarez-Álvarez
- Yolanda Garcia-Gonzalez
- Álvaro Piedra-Aguilera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4208-5052)
- Laura Jiménez-Añón
- Silvia Martínez-Couselo
- Vanessa García-Bayarri
- Jennifer Rodríguez-Domínguez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6954-0708)
- Susana Malumbres-Serrano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0256-2393)
- Núria Abdón-Giménez
- Núria Sánchez-Mercader
- Paula Calomarde-Pastor
- Cristian Morales-Indiano
- Carla Fernández-Prendes
- Berta Llebot-Casajuana
- Ignacio Blanco-Guillermo
- Arnau Pulido-Gracia
- María Antonia Huertas-Contreras
- María Carmen García-Martín
- Sara Iglesias-Lorente
Institutions
- Badalona Serveis Assistencials (ES)
- Hospital Municipal de Badalona (ES)
- Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)
- Published
- 2026-01-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1515/cclm-2025-1205
- Primary Topic
- UAV Applications and Optimization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00