Examining the influence of sample rejection rates on the carbon footprint of clinical laboratories: a retrospective analysis

Kamil Taha Uçar

Makale detayları

Examining the influence of sample rejection rates on the carbon footprint of clinical laboratories: a retrospective analysis

Yazarlar:

Kamil Taha Uçar

Yayıncı:

MediHealth Academy Yayıncılık

Ana Başlıklar:

Klinik Kimya

Dergi:

Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine Vol.6 Issue 5, pp.993-997

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2023

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001299336

pISSN:

2636-8579

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Özet:

 Aims: Clinical laboratories play a vital role in healthcare, yet their operations contribute to resource consumption, waste generation, and greenhouse gas emissions. The need for sustainable practices in laboratories has led to guidelines for reducing their carbon footprint. This study aims to assess the impact of sample rejection rates SRRs on laboratory sustainability by calculating the carbon footprint and medical waste generated due to rejected samples. Methods: This retrospective, single-center study obtained data from the Hospital Information Management System for two years 2021 and 2022. SRRs were calculated for different sample tube types. The carbon footprint caused by rejected samples was calculated using CO2 emission CO2e conversion factors. The weight of medical waste generated due to rejected samples was evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed using appropriate tests. Results: In 2021 and 2022, SRRs for different sample tubes were calculated, with statistically significant differences observed. The total CO2e value resulting from rejected samples over two years was 12.3 tons, and the medical waste generated was 3.7 tons. The highest SRR was observed in Blue top tubes, while yellow top tubes showed a significant reduction in SRR in 2022. Conclusion: This study highlights the impact of SRRs on laboratory sustainability. The calculated CO2e and medical waste values underscore the need to minimize sample rejections. While these values seem minor compared to global emissions, they reflect only a portion of the potential environmental impact. Reducing sample rejections not only improves patient safety and laboratory efficiency but also aligns with the larger goal of creating environmentally conscious and sustainable healthcare practices.

 Aims: Clinical laboratories play a vital role in healthcare, yet their operations contribute to resource consumption, waste generation, and greenhouse gas emissions. The need for sustainable practices in laboratories has led to guidelines for reducing their carbon footprint. This study aims to assess the impact of sample rejection rates SRRs on laboratory sustainability by calculating the carbon footprint and medical waste generated due to rejected samples. Methods: This retrospective, single-center study obtained data from the Hospital Information Management System for two years 2021 and 2022. SRRs were calculated for different sample tube types. The carbon footprint caused by rejected samples was calculated using CO2 emission CO2e conversion factors. The weight of medical waste generated due to rejected samples was evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed using appropriate tests. Results: In 2021 and 2022, SRRs for different sample tubes were calculated, with statistically significant differences observed. The total CO2e value resulting from rejected samples over two years was 12.3 tons, and the medical waste generated was 3.7 tons. The highest SRR was observed in Blue top tubes, while yellow top tubes showed a significant reduction in SRR in 2022. Conclusion: This study highlights the impact of SRRs on laboratory sustainability. The calculated CO2e and medical waste values underscore the need to minimize sample rejections. While these values seem minor compared to global emissions, they reflect only a portion of the potential environmental impact. Reducing sample rejections not only improves patient safety and laboratory efficiency but also aligns with the larger goal of creating environmentally conscious and sustainable healthcare practices.

 Aims: Clinical laboratories play a vital role in healthcare, yet their operations contribute to resource consumption, waste generation, and greenhouse gas emissions. The need for sustainable practices in laboratories has led to guidelines for reducing their carbon footprint. This study aims to assess the impact of sample rejection rates SRRs on laboratory sustainability by calculating the carbon footprint and medical waste generated due to rejected samples. Methods: This retrospective, single-center study obtained data from the Hospital Information Management System for two years 2021 and 2022. SRRs were calculated for different sample tube types. The carbon footprint caused by rejected samples was calculated using CO2 emission CO2e conversion factors. The weight of medical waste generated due to rejected samples was evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed using appropriate tests. Results: In 2021 and 2022, SRRs for different sample tubes were calculated, with statistically significant differences observed. The total CO2e value resulting from rejected samples over two years was 12.3 tons, and the medical waste generated was 3.7 tons. The highest SRR was observed in Blue top tubes, while yellow top tubes showed a significant reduction in SRR in 2022. Conclusion: This study highlights the impact of SRRs on laboratory sustainability. The calculated CO2e and medical waste values underscore the need to minimize sample rejections. While these values seem minor compared to global emissions, they reflect only a portion of the potential environmental impact. Reducing sample rejections not only improves patient safety and laboratory efficiency but also aligns with the larger goal of creating environmentally conscious and sustainable healthcare practices.

 Aims: Clinical laboratories play a vital role in healthcare, yet their operations contribute to resource consumption, waste generation, and greenhouse gas emissions. The need for sustainable practices in laboratories has led to guidelines for reducing their carbon footprint. This study aims to assess the impact of sample rejection rates SRRs on laboratory sustainability by calculating the carbon footprint and medical waste generated due to rejected samples. Methods: This retrospective, single-center study obtained data from the Hospital Information Management System for two years 2021 and 2022. SRRs were calculated for different sample tube types. The carbon footprint caused by rejected samples was calculated using CO2 emission CO2e conversion factors. The weight of medical waste generated due to rejected samples was evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed using appropriate tests. Results: In 2021 and 2022, SRRs for different sample tubes were calculated, with statistically significant differences observed. The total CO2e value resulting from rejected samples over two years was 12.3 tons, and the medical waste generated was 3.7 tons. The highest SRR was observed in Blue top tubes, while yellow top tubes showed a significant reduction in SRR in 2022. Conclusion: This study highlights the impact of SRRs on laboratory sustainability. The calculated CO2e and medical waste values underscore the need to minimize sample rejections. While these values seem minor compared to global emissions, they reflect only a portion of the potential environmental impact. Reducing sample rejections not only improves patient safety and laboratory efficiency but also aligns with the larger goal of creating environmentally conscious and sustainable healthcare practices.

Makale detayları

Examining the influence of sample rejection rates on the carbon footprint of clinical laboratories: a retrospective analysis

Yazarlar:

Kamil Taha Uçar

Yayıncı:

MediHealth Academy Yayıncılık

Ana Başlıklar:

Klinik Kimya

Dergi:

Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine Vol.6 Issue 5, pp.993-997

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2023

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001299336

pISSN:

2636-8579

Clinical laboratories

sustainability

environmental impact

waste reduction

preanalytical errors

sustainable healthcare

Sayı

Makale detayları

Examining the influence of sample rejection rates on the carbon footprint of clinical laboratories: a retrospective analysis

Yazarlar: Kamil Taha Uçar

Yayıncı: MediHealth Academy Yayıncılık

Ana Başlıklar: Klinik Kimya

Dergi: Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine Vol.6 Issue 5, pp.993-997

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2023

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001299336

pISSN: 2636-8579

Clinical laboratories

sustainability

environmental impact

waste reduction

preanalytical errors

sustainable healthcare

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Kamil Taha Uçar

Yayıncı:

MediHealth Academy Yayıncılık

Ana Başlıklar:

Klinik Kimya

Dergi:

Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine Vol.6 Issue 5, pp.993-997

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2023

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001299336

pISSN:

2636-8579