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March 13, 2026The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine

Current State and Needs of Clinical Laboratories in Latin America: A Cross-Country Assessment

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AMAlejandro R. MolinelliSt. Jude Children's Research HospitalEPElizabeth PalavecinoWake Forest UniversityJJJosé Jara-AguirreChildren's National

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Implication

A cross-country assessment reveals educational needs in clinical laboratories, suggesting improvements for health outcomes.

Key Points

  • The aim is to assess the current needs and challenges faced by clinical laboratories in Latin America.
  • Conducted a needs assessment survey among laboratory professionals in Latin America.
  • Distributed the survey to over 2708 individuals and received 148 responses.
  • Collected qualitative data through interviews with laboratory professionals to explore common themes.
  • 59% of respondents identified continuing education as the top challenge.
  • 83% preferred virtual learning formats, with 50% also favoring in-person sessions.
  • 30-36% selected staff shortages, lack of equipment, and funding as additional challenges.

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Molinelli et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b3aba202a1e69014ccca1fhttps://doi.org/10.1093/jalm/jfag019
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