scope:

This report provides guidance for initiating, developing, and maintaining an effective test utilization program. It is intended for use by:

• Laboratory leadership, including medical directors, technical directors, doctoral-level laboratory scientists, pathologists, administrators, and managers
• Hospital administrators, clinical leaders, and medical staff leaders
• Medical group practices

Although this report is primarily focused on health care in the United States, it contains information from numerous countries with basic concepts and tools intended for global application.