Editorial
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World J Clin Pediatr. Nov 12, 2018; 7(5): 105-110
Published online Nov 12, 2018. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v7.i5.105
Promptly reporting of critical laboratory values in pediatrics: A work in progress
Consolato Sergi
Consolato Sergi, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Stollery Children’s Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7, Canada
Author contributions: Sergi C conceived the study, drafted the manuscript and approved the final version of the article.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The author has no conflict of interest to declare in a relationship with the topic discussed in this paper.
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Correspondence to: Consolato Sergi, FRCP (C), MD, MSc, PhD, Full Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Stollery Children’s Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7, Canada. sergi@ualberta.ca
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Received: May 22, 2018
Peer-review started: May 23, 2018
First decision: June 14, 2018
Revised: September 30, 2018
Accepted: October 17, 2018
Article in press: October 17, 2018
Published online: November 12, 2018
Core Tip

Core tip: Communication is crucial in pediatrics, not only in the emergency departments. A fast line of action needs to be in place but needs to rely on pediatric laboratory physicians. The interaction between pediatrics and pediatric laboratory will build a center of excellence identifying critical values that need to be transmitted promptly from the bench to bedside.