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'''Workflow''' is the use of a set of planned sequential steps to either fully or partially automate a process. While this process occurs information or tasks are typically passed from one participant to another for action after each step is completed.<ref name=WfMC1>{{cite web |url=http://www.wfmc.org/standards/docs/TC-1011_term_glossary_v3.pdf |title=Workflow Management Coalition Terminology & Glossary |publisher=Workflow Management Coalition |pages=8 |format=PDF |date=February 1999 |accessdate=20 February 2012}}</ref> | '''Workflow''' is the use of a set of planned sequential steps to either fully or partially automate a process. While this process occurs, [[information]] or tasks are typically passed from one participant to another for action after each step is completed.<ref name=WfMC1>{{cite web |url=http://www.wfmc.org/standards/docs/TC-1011_term_glossary_v3.pdf |title=Workflow Management Coalition Terminology & Glossary |publisher=Workflow Management Coalition |pages=8 |format=PDF |date=February 1999 |accessdate=20 February 2012}}</ref> | ||
In regards to laboratory workflow, a specimen or [[sample]] travels through these sequential steps, which can include logging the sample in, testing the sample in the test's own series of steps, and approving the test results and releasing them to the client. Additional prerequisite or release steps can be added to better test a workflow. | In regards to laboratory workflow, a specimen or [[sample]] travels through these sequential steps, which can include logging the sample in, testing the sample in the test's own series of steps, and approving the test results and releasing them to the client. Additional prerequisite or release steps can be added to better test a workflow. | ||
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Workflow is the use of a set of planned sequential steps to either fully or partially automate a process. While this process occurs, information or tasks are typically passed from one participant to another for action after each step is completed.[1]
In regards to laboratory workflow, a specimen or sample travels through these sequential steps, which can include logging the sample in, testing the sample in the test's own series of steps, and approving the test results and releasing them to the client. Additional prerequisite or release steps can be added to better test a workflow.
References
- ↑ "Workflow Management Coalition Terminology & Glossary" (PDF). Workflow Management Coalition. February 1999. pp. 8. http://www.wfmc.org/standards/docs/TC-1011_term_glossary_v3.pdf. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
