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ArticleJournal of clinical laboratory analysis2026

Prolonged Turnaround Time of the Hematology Laboratory and Related Factors in the South Gondar Zone, North West Ethiopia, Multi-Centered Study.

Birhanemaskal Malkamu, Getaneh Atikilt Yemata, Andargachew Almaw, Ayenew Berhan, Ayenew Assefa, Alemie Fentie, Birhanu Gete, Biruk Legese, Fanta Obsa, Gebyaw Arega and 10 more

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Birhanemaskal MalkamuDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3385-7361
Getaneh Atikilt YemataDepartment of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0879-3303
Andargachew AlmawDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4895-3017
Ayenew BerhanDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2244-4476
Ayenew AssefaDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4287-4147
Alemie FentieDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Birhanu GeteDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2512-9156
Biruk LegeseDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1315-7192
Fanta ObsaSchool of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia.
Gebyaw AregaSchool of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia.
Habtamu DemelashDepartment of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9381-2184
Tahir EyayuDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2041-7183
Teklehaimanot KirosDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3107-4833
Mahider Shimelis FeyisaDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Mulat ErkihunDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8149-4100
Mitikie WondmagegnDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6037-762X
Yenealem SolomonDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Shewaneh DamtieDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2156-2438
Tegenaw TirunehDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2859-4280
Girum TesfayeSchool of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia.

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Abstract

backgroundTurnaround time refers to the time it takes from receiving a sample in the lab to delivering test results to clinicians or stakeholders. This study aimed to determine the magnitude of prolonged turnaround time in the hematology laboratory of three selected hospitals in the South Gondar zone, North West Ethiopia. METHODOLOGY: An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted from September to December 2023 in the hematology laboratory of selected South Gondar zone hospitals. Debre Tabor's Comprehensive Specialized Hospital was selected purposefully as the sole referral hospital, while Addis Zemen and Nefas Mewcha primary hospitals were randomly selected. The final sample size was 2401. Missing values (n = 70) were managed using the deletion method, assuming data were Missing completely at Random (MCAR). The final dataset included 2331 dataset.

resultOf the 2331 samples, 807 (34.6%: 95% CI 32.8%-36.6%) had prolonged turnaround time. Poor sample condition caused delays in 382 (16.4%) samples. Workday of the weeks, clotted blood samples, and blood fill levels were significantly associated with prolonged TAT.

conclusionThe 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.

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HematologyLaboratories, ClinicalCross-Sectional StudiesEthiopiaHumansTime FactorsEthiopiahematologymedical laboratoryprolongedturnaround time

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