Table 1 Median and interquartile range (IQR) of each time interval variable median (IQR), min.
From: Application of lean management in medical laboratories to help treat patients with acute stroke
Variable | Pre-improvement (n = 128) | Post improvement (n = 157) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Execute medical orders to receive specimens | 11.09 (10, 12) | 11.95 (9, 14) | 0.337 |
Intra-laboratory TAT CBC | 4 (3,5) | 4 (3,6) | 0.278 |
Coagulation test | 21 (19,27) | 18 (15,24) | 0.029 |
Biochemical testing | 33 (30,36) | 29 (27,30) | 0.000 |
