Clinical reporting requirements

From: Sharon F. Vogt (sharonvogt@earthlink.net)
Date: Tue Jan 12 1999 - 22:15:49 EST


Hi all,

I am in the process of revising our reporting of leukemia/lymphoma 
immunophenotyping to (hopefully) exclude reporting of percentages. I am 
aware of at least one consensus document describing the necessary 
components of a clinical flow report. However, I'm unsure as to whether a 
list of antibodies performed is required on the final report (in lieu of 
percentages) for charging/reimbursement purposes.

Labs that perform strictly technical services and leave the 
interpretation to the client must report differently than those labs who 
provide a full interpretation and charge the global fee? I would imagine 
that a phenotype of an abnormal population, at least, would be in order 
for a "purely" technical report.

Any comments appreciated. In fact, sample reports from various labs will 
gladly be received by fax at 404-297-0444. I'll post a summary to the 
list of personal replies.

Thanks,

sharon



Sharon F. Vogt, MT (ASCP)
Pathology/Special Oncology
Dekalb Medical Center
2701 N. Decatur Road
Atlanta, GA 30033

PH:  404-501-5253
FAX: 404-297-0444
svogt@earthlink.net



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