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Five mistakes to avoid when bringing PCR testing in-house

The avoidable errors that stretch validation timelines and delay go-live — and how to sidestep them.

Bringing PCR in-house is one of the highest-leverage moves a practice can make. It's also where a few predictable mistakes cost the most time.

  • Skipping the ROI model and discovering the volumes don't support the lab
  • Underestimating validation — the step most likely to stretch to 12 months without expertise
  • Choosing equipment before choosing the test menu
  • Staffing without a qualified high-complexity lab director lined up
  • Treating LIS integration as an afterthought

Each of these is avoidable with planning. A structured, phased process keeps the sequence right: model the finances, design the space and menu, then certify, staff, validate, and go live.

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