Erroneous potassium results: preanalytical causes, detection, and corrective actions.
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DOI: 10.1080/10408363.2023.2195936
Abstract: Potassium is one of the most requested laboratory tests. Its level is carefully monitored and maintained in a narrow physiological range. Even slightly altered potassium values may severely impact the patient's health, which is why… read more here.
Keywords: potassium; preanalytical errors; corrective actions; potassium results ... See more keywords
The rise in preanalytical errors during COVID-19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.11613/bm.2021.020710
Abstract: Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has posed several challenges to clinical laboratories across the globe. Amidst the outbreak, errors occurring in the preanalytical phase of sample collection, transport and processing, can further lead to undesirable clinical… read more here.
Keywords: specimen rejection; blood; rejection rate; preanalytical errors ... See more keywords
Preanalytical Errors in a Hematology Laboratory: An Experience from a Tertiary Care Center
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13040591
Abstract: Background: Laboratory errors arise at any stage of testing. Detecting these inaccuracies before results are revealed might delay diagnosis and treatment, causing patient distress. Here, we studied the preanalytical errors in a hematology laboratory. Methods:… read more here.
Keywords: hematology laboratory; preanalytical errors; tertiary care; hematology ... See more keywords
Preanalytical Errors in the Central Laboratory of a University Hospital Based on the Analysis of Year-Round Data.
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DOI: 10.7754/clin.lab.2020.200110
Abstract: BACKGROUND Preanalytical errors cause a decrease in the accuracy of clinical laboratory results. We analyzed preanalytical errors (preAEs) made in the clinical laboratory of a university hospital. METHODS All samples received in a centralized laboratory… read more here.
Keywords: sample; preanalytical errors; university hospital; laboratory university ... See more keywords