Publications by authors named "Liesel Dell'osso"
J Clin Pathol
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Specimens with incorrect patient information pose significant safety risks and are challenging to detect, with existing estimates likely missing many mislabelled samples.*
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- In this study, discrepancies in blood type from specimens labeled with the same patient information revealed a rate of approximately 3.17 per 1000 discrepancies, indicating many undetected mislabelled samples.*
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- The results suggest that only a small portion of mislabelled samples are formally identified, prompting further investigation to confirm findings and their applicability to other settings.*
Am J Clin Pathol
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Results showed a reduction in mean LOS by nearly 4 days for patients with negative test results, without impacting overall patient acuity or systemwide LOS.
- * The financial analysis indicated an estimated total savings of $3.9 million, translating to an average of $7,305 saved per patient, despite rising healthcare costs.
Arch Pathol Lab Med
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- Laboratories aim to improve patient care while controlling costs and turnaround times (TATs) for tests, such as the heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) antibody test.
- The study analyzed the cost-effectiveness of performing the HIT test in-house versus sending it out, finding it became cost-effective with just 8 to 20 tests performed.
- Results showed significant cost reductions for treatment and a potential return on investment of up to 298%, offering a model for other labs considering similar changes.
Pediatr Hematol Oncol
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- PGK1 is an enzyme crucial for producing ATP in glycolysis, and mutations in its gene can lead to conditions like hemolytic anemia, CNS dysfunction, and myopathy.
- A novel mutation known as "Galveston" was identified in a 4-year-old boy displaying all three clinical problems.
- The study highlights unique hematopathology and neuroimaging findings, emphasizing the diagnostic challenges for doctors and contributing to the understanding and management of this condition.
