Introduction: The biological tests prescribed on test bulletins must include some information, essential for the test to be properly done and for obtaining a quality analysis report for better patient care. The aim of this study was to assess the quality of writing on biological test bulletins at the Bogodogo University Hospital.
Methodology: This was a cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study of prescribed medical test bulletins and potential prescribers at CHU-B. Biological analysis bulletins were collected over a 2-month period, from July to September 2020, at the CHU-B laboratory. The survey of prescribers, on the other hand, took place in the various clinical units of CHU-B over the same period.
Results: Of a total of 2012 medical biology test bulletins collected, only 187 that is tosay (9.29%) complied with the criteria defined in the study and the ISO.15189 standard. Of these 2012 bulletins, 662 (32.90%) were prescriptions for tests from different disciplines on the same bulletin. Medical interns accounted for 35.93% of prescribers and 27.2% of test requests came from the gynecology/maternity unit. The prescriber's contact was not mentioned in 98% of cases and 70.32% of test bulletins did not include clinical information. The nature of the sample was missing on 93.44% of test forms. The date of sampling, the time of sampling and the identity of the sampler were missing on all the 2012 bulletins.
Conclusion: This study has highlighted the poor quality of biological tests prescription at CHU-B. Enhanced skills in good prescription practices will be essential to improve the quality of medical prescriptions, for better patient care.
