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Are we getting better at the preanalytical phase or just better at measuring it?

, 2018
There is now consolidated evidence that the vast majority of laboratory errors occur in the extra-analytical phases of the total testing process, and especially in the preanalytical phase.
Bovo, Chiara, Giuseppe Lippi, Camilla Mattiuzzi, Mattiuzzi, Camilla, Chiara Bovo, Lippi, Giuseppe   +5 more
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Evaluating the total laboratory testing process and performance via quality indicators in clinical chemistry and hematology laboratories at Pawi General Hospital, Benishangul Gumz, Northwest Ethiopia: a prospective cross-sectional study

Discover Health Systems
Background Clinical laboratory test results play a critical role in medical decision-making and patient management. It is estimated that over 60–70% of essential clinical decisions; including hospital admissions, prescribing of medications, and patient ...
Nigatu Tarekegn, Aklilu Getachew Mamo, Kedir Abdella Abdulsemed, Seid Abrar Abdlshikure, Zeleke Mekonnen   +4 more
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Unusual Analytic Error Which Can Mimic as a Preanalytical Error

NATIONAL JOURNAL OF LABORATORY MEDICINE, 2022
MEENAKSHI SHANKAR, Anjali Sharma, Mukul Singh, Sugandha   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Auditing preanalytical phase: an autoevaluation of laboratories

, 2017
Preanalytical phase is more prone to errors due to non-automated activities such as collection, handling, transportation and preparation of specimens. Since 2007, PNAEQ (Programa Nacional de Avaliação Externa da Qualidade) provides a specific program on ...
Correia, Helena, Faria, Ana Paula, Cardoso, Ana   +2 more
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Blood sampling and point of care testing: What competence do the nursing students achieve through their education?

Bioingeniøren, 2008
Phlebotomy is a neglected and ignored area within the health services. Optimal blood sample procedure is essential for diagnosis and treatment. An ever increasing number of nurses are imposed the job of taking blood samples.
Astrid-Mette Husøy, Kristine Lorgen, Turid Aarhus Braseth, Irene Nygård   +3 more
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Establishment of Preanalytical Quality Indicators and Current Status of Preanalytical Phase Laboratory Performance Monitoring in the Clinical Laboratories in Korea

Background: The preanalytical phase is more vulnerable to errors. Thisstudy aimed to establish preanalytical quality indicators (QIs) suitable for Korean clinical laboratories and investigate the current status of preanalytical phase performance ...
Sollip Kim, Sail Chun, Hyung-Doo Park, Yong-Wha Lee, Sang-Mi Kim, Kyunghoon Lee   +5 more
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Spurious Hyperkalemia Without Hemolysis: A Case-Based Presentation of Preanalytical Errors and Diagnostic Pitfalls. [PDF]

Diagnostics (Basel)
Umińska A, Wieczorek-Breitzke E, Ćwiklińska A.   +2 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Preanalytical Errors in Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory

International Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 2020
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Risk Assessment and Mitigation of Preanalytical Errors: A Quality Improvement Initiative at a National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories–Accredited Diagnostic Laboratory

Context.— Preanalytical errors account for 60% to 70% of total laboratory errors and represent a significant threat to laboratory quality and patient safety.
Jagdish Chandarana, Kinjal Butani
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Types and frequency of preanalytical errors occurring in the hematology laboratory at Debre Tabor comprehensive specialized hospital, North Central, Ethiopia, 2025. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Berhan A, Sharew B, Almaw A, Abeje G, Tekalign N, Damtie S, Legese B, Sisay T, Tegegne D, Worku S, Erkihun M, Getie B, Assefa A, Fentie A, Shimelis Feyisa M, Kiros T, Tiruneh T, Malede B, Malkamu B.   +18 more
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