Overview
Result authorization is the documented acceptance that a molecular result meets laboratory criteria for release into the clinical record. It assigns accountability and follows completed validity checks.
Classification
| Gate | Authorization question |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Is identity and acceptability resolved? |
| Controls | Did required controls pass? |
| Criteria | Were assay rules applied correctly? |
| Documentation | Is the trail complete enough to defend release? |
| Wording | Is report language validated and safe? |
Morphologic Features
Not applicable, this entry covers molecular release workflow, not morphologic identification.
Laboratory Characteristics
- Electronic or paper sign-off both require the same checks
- Dual review applies when SOP requires it
- Holds and escalations must be documented
- Urgency does not override failed controls
Reference Intervals
Not applicable as a numeric interval. Authorization criteria are defined by assay procedure and laboratory release policy.
Clinical and Laboratory Significance
Authorization certifies process completeness for release. Premature authorization can place invalid or contaminated results into the chart.
Differential Considerations
Before authorizing, exclude invalid controls, mismatched specimen identity, incomplete lot/run documentation, and wording that overclaims clinical certainty.
Comparison Tables
Authorization checkpoints
| Situation | Safe action | Unsafe shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Weak signal in negative control | Hold; investigate contamination | Authorize 'obvious' patient positives |
| Missing reagent lot | Complete or escalate documentation | Authorize and fill later from memory |
| Clinician pressure | Explain hold; escalate per SOP | Soft-release without checks |
Classification Frameworks
Not applicable . WHO disease classifications do not define molecular result-authorization roles.
Laboratory Notes
- Authorization = release gate, not a clerical click
- Failed controls → do not authorize
- Follow institutional who-may-authorize rules
References
Authoritative textbooks, guidelines, and reviews supporting this reference entry. Verify reference intervals, critical limits, and reflex criteria against institutional protocols and current guideline editions.
Textbooks
- McPherson RA, Pincus MR. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 24th ed. Elsevier; 2021. (Molecular diagnostics chapters, verify current edition.)
- Buckingham L. Molecular Diagnostics: Fundamentals, Methods, and Clinical Applications. 3rd ed. F.A. Davis; 2019. (Verify current edition.)
CLSI and Professional Guidelines
- Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). Consult current CLSI molecular method documents available through your laboratory, document numbers and editions change; do not treat any single CLSI title as universal.
- Institutional molecular laboratory SOPs, assay manufacturer instructions for use (IFU), and locally adopted accreditation requirements. Always verify current local practice.
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