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

Key Points

• The study aims to investigate the causes of prolonged turnaround time in hematology laboratories and identify related factors.
• Multi-centered analysis of hematology laboratories in South Gondar Zone
• Assessment of sample conditions and collection timing
• Focus on preanalytical factors affecting turnaround time
• High rates of prolonged turnaround time reported across laboratories
• Poor sample conditions like clotting and improper fill levels are major contributors
• Collection timing, particularly on Fridays, significantly impacts turnaround time