Cross-sectional study reveals awareness of drug-laboratory test interactions among laboratory technologists in Yemen, suggesting need for formal training.
Key Points
The majority of respondents (96.4%) recognized that medications can affect laboratory test results, indicating a strong awareness of drug-laboratory test interactions.
Only 13.3% of participants had received formal training in drug-laboratory test interactions, highlighting a gap in knowledge for accurate testing.
Common medication interferences were known by 89.4% of laboratory technologists, but awareness varied significantly across specific drug classes.
Cross-sectional study conducted in 11 governorates in Yemen suggests the need for specialized training programs in medical laboratory science.