Preanalytical Errors in a Hematology Laboratory: An Experience from a Tertiary Care Center.

Mohammad Shahid IqbalAisha TabassumAhmad Fawzi ArbaeenAhmed H Qasem Adel G Elshemi Hibah Ali Almasmoum

Published in: Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) (2023)

Inadequate samples and clotted samples account for the vast majority of preanalytical factors. Insufficiency and dilutional errors were most frequent from pediatric patients. Adherence to best laboratory practices can drastically cut down on preanalytical errors.

Keyphrases

tertiary care
patient safety
adverse drug
healthcare
primary care
emergency department
skeletal muscle
adipose tissue
quality improvement
insulin resistance