Upgrading Endocrine Test Requisition Forms to Improve Diagnostic Accuracy and Reduce Pre-Analytical Errors: A Review

Background: Endocrine investigations heavily depend on accurate pre-analytical practices, and even minor communication errors between clinicians and laboratories can lead to mystifying or ambiguous hormone results. In many healthcare settings, the standard requisition form is not sufficiently detailed, so it fails to capture important clinical information such as specific symptoms, current medications, menstrual status, timing, and specific patient preparation requirements. Each of these factors is required to ensure accurate and reliable interpretation of hormonal tests. This review evaluates the limitations of commonly used requisition forms and suggests remedial measures to minimise errors and improve diagnostic accuracy. Strengthening and formalizing basic, but this vital document can significantly enhance the overall quality of endocrine reporting and thereby ensure improved patient care and more accurate clinical decision-making. Keywords: Cholesterol, Ischemic Stroke, Hemorrhagic Stroke, Dyslipidemia, Mortality