Table 2.
factors that contribute to late/non-return of laboratory results
| Sample collection factors | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target | Available | Gap | ||
| Human resources | 15 | 15 | 0 | |
| Transport media | 451 | 1000 | 0 surpassed | |
| Swab | 451 | 1000 | 0 surpassed | |
| Forms | 451 | 800 | 0 surpassed | |
| Transportation factors | ||||
| Transport services | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Triple packing kit | 451 | 20 | 431 | |
| Transmittal forms | 60 | 250 | 0 surpassed | |
| Communication services | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Sample processing factors | ||||
| Human resources | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Reagents | 451 | 800 | 0 surpassed | |
| Machines | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Sundries (paper for printing) | 451 | 200 | 251 | |
| Backup power source | 1 | 1 | 0 | |