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2 . 2015

TCO – Innovative, Profitable, Efficient tool for Evidence Based Laboratory Management

Abstract

Methodology of the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in managing core laboratories enables to do detailed assessment of costs (direct and hidden) and to choose new technological solution to meet the needs of laboratories. That allows to use evidence-based real life management tool for calculating and controlling the costs. Experience of the "Citilab" shows how to use this methodology and to contribute a comprehensive assessment of costs when comparing the two technological platforms and choosing one which leads to the improvement of lab profitability.

Keywords:total cost of ownership, core laboratory, hidden production costs, laboratory process, key performance indicators profitability of laboratory

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CHIEF EDITOR
CHIEF EDITOR
Guzel E. Ulumbekova
MD, MBA from Harvard University (Boston, USA), Head of the Graduate School of Healthcare Organization and Management (VSHOUZ)

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