| Laboratory test reports of SF analysis should include the type of fluid analysed, the measured value, as well as reference range and/or decision limits for each tested analyte in order to guide clinical interpretation and decision-making. Additionally, test reports should include a comment acknowledging the possible influence of sample matrix on the test’s accuracy and thus the need to interpret results in conjunction with clinical symptoms (7, 15). If methods used in SF analysis have not been validated in the laboratory, a comment should be included on the test report. Furthermore, the laboratory should contact the ordering physician prior to issuing such laboratory test reports to explain potentially influencing factors. Laboratories are strongly encouraged to communicate and comment the results obtained by SF analysis with the ordering/responsible clinical personnel in order to aid diagnosis, better patient management or recommend further laboratory testing. Standardized interpretive comments should be included in the SF analysis test reports (7, 15, 47, 48). |