The laboratory cycle times and flow capacity (manpower and machines) available
| Laboratory process step | Average cycle time: time from the start of one specimen to the start of the next specimen at the same process step. | Batch quantity | Capacity available | Effective cycle time in seconds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorting | 5 seconds | 1 | One person | 5 |
| Log-in | 90 seconds | 1 | Six people and six computers | 15 |
| Centrifuge | 10 minutes | 32 | One person managing three machines (each with a max of 32 samples) | 6.25 |
| Sorting machine (track) | 20 minutes | 32 | One person and one machine | 37.5 |
| Analyser | 30 seconds | 1 | One person and two machines | 15 |
| Verification | 20 seconds | Policy of only checking results every 30 minutes | One person and two computers | 20 |