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Evaluation of pre-analytical specimen rejection using Six Sigma metrics: A retrospective single-center study.

PLoS ONE
BackgroundUp to 60% of errors occur in the pre-analytical stage of laboratory testing, potentially impairing clinical decision-making. This study aimed to assess pre-analytical errors using Six Sigma metrics and identify underlying causes for quality ...
Xiuli Cheng, Haimiao Yu, Le Zhang, Biao Zhang, Qin Wang   +4 more
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STUDY OF PRE ANALYTICAL ERRORS IN A MEDIUM SIZED PATHOLOGY LABORATORY

International Journal of Medical Laboratory Research, 2018
ABSTRACT: Introduction : Pre-analytical errors account for 49% to 68% of the errors in medical Laboratories, which can have a significant impact in patient care. Material and Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on non conformance (NC) data over a 6 month period in a medium sized private Pathology Laboratory .
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Analysis of Frequency Types of Pre-analytic Stage Errors in Routine Hematology Examinations in Hospitals [PDF]

The pre-analytical stage is one of the most complex stages to control. The pre-analytical stage has a series of variables and several critical points associated with various errors.
Bastian, Sela, Meilisa Dwi, Aristoteles
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How can the EQA provider encourage the participation in Pre-Analytical schemes [PDF]

, 2017
Providing a quality sample and ensuring the best laboratory practices should be the aim of Pre-Analytical Phase. With analytical phase strictly controlled, pre-analytical phase should be the laboratories target for improvement processes.
Correia, Helena, Faria, Ana Paula, Cardoso, Ana   +2 more
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Common Pre-Analytical Errors in a District Hospital Biochemistry Laboratory

TAJ: Journal of Teachers Association
Background: Pre-analytical laboratory errors significantly compromise diagnostic reliability, particularly in district hospitals where standardized specimen handling and quality monitoring remain inconsistent in routine laboratory practice. Objective: This study evaluates frequency, distribution, and determinants of common pre-analytical errors ...
null Sadia Thamin, Sharmin Akter, null Dilshad Jahan, null Jakia Jerin, null Most Rukhsana Khatun   +4 more
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Laboratory based quantitative scoring system for pre-analytical quality indicators in arterial blood gas analysis

Advances in Laboratory Medicine
Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is vital in emergency care setting for assessing respiratory and metabolic status, but its reliability is highly jeopardized by pre-analytical errors, which constitute up to 70 % of laboratory errors.
Sethi Tushar, Mehndiratta Mohit, Ansari Shiba, Gupta Ankita, Tripathi Shashank   +4 more
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Assessment of hematology laboratory performance in the total testing process using quality indicators and sigma metrics in the northwest of Ethiopia: A cross‐sectional study

Health Science Reports
Background and Aims Assuring laboratory quality by minimizing the magnitude of errors is essential. Therefore, this study aimed to assess hematology laboratory performance in the total testing process using quality indicators and sigma metrics. Methods A
Dereje Mengesha Berta, Mekonnen Grima, Mulugeta Melku, Tiruneh Adane, Elias Chane, Bisrat Birke Teketelew, Aregawi Yalew   +6 more
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Pre-analytical time distribution (h) according to day and/or time of sampling.

, 2017
Pre-analytical time distribution (h) according to day and/or time of sampling.
Stefano Busani (735718), Fabio Rumpianesi (3612626), Claudia Venturelli (3612629), Gabriella Aggazzotti (3612632), Cristina Mussini (237788), Elena Righi (2027872), Massimo Girardis (453925), Gian Maria Rossolini (141530), Lucia Borsari (2681737)   +8 more
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Study of Pre-Analytical Errors in Laboratory & Steps to Improve

Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology
Objectives: Pre-analytical errors decisively influence the total laboratory errors and consequently the diagnostic accuracy. The following were the objectives of the study. 1) To detect the percentage of pre-analytical errors in venous specimens in Laboratory. 2) To categorize these pre-analytical errors. 3) To formulate steps of corrective measures to
Reeta Grover, Brijeshkumar Joravarsinh Gadhavi   +1 more
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Preanalytical errors in pediatric blood sampling: a systematic review of common challenges and risks

Türk Biyokimya Dergisi
This systematic review aims to identify common preanalytical errors in pediatric blood sampling.
Şenol Şule
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