Prolonged Turnaround Time of the Hematology Laboratory and Related Factors in the South Gondar Zone, North West Ethiopia, Multi‐Centered Study
The magnitude of prolonged TAT in hematology laboratories is high. The delays are primarily driven by preanalytical factors, specifically poor sample condition (clotting and improper fill levels) and timing of collection (Fridays). Interventions should focus on enhancing preanalytical sample quality management and optimizing laboratory workflows to reduce prolonged TAT.
Authors
- Birhanu Chekol Gete (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3404-7072)
- Yenealem Solomon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2033-5663)
- Ayenew Assefa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4287-4147)
- Habtamu Demelash (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9381-2184)
- Tahir Eyayu
- Getaneh Atikilt Yemata (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0879-3303)
- Ayenew Berhan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2244-4476)
- Mitikie Wondmagegn
- Tegenaw Tiruneh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2859-4280)
- Mulat Erkihun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8149-4100)
- Alemie Fentie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5457-3507)
- Fanta Obsa
- Teklehaimanot Kiros (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3107-4833)
- Girum Tesfaye
- Biruk Legese (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1315-7192)
- Gebyaw Arega
- Shewaneh Damtie
- Birhanemaskal Malkamu
- Mahider Shimelis Feyisa
- Andargachew Almaw
Institutions
- Jimma University (ET)
- Debre Tabor University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis
- Published
- 2026-03-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jcla.70198
- Primary Topic
- Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00