Laboratory Errors: Causes, Types Prevention Strategies Laboratory errors, such as incorrect test results or mislabelling of samples, can lead to misdiagnosis—a critical issue that may result in inappropriate treatment and adverse patient outcomes
Clinical Laboratory Testing Interference - CLSI Interferences with clinical laboratory tests can create discrepancies in test results which can lead to patient harm In clinical chemistry, interference is defined as a cause of medically significant difference in the measurand test result due to another component or property of the sample
Can A Blood Test Result Be Wrong? - | Phlebotomist Report While every laboratory and testing center should have high standards, it is possible for a blood test result to be wrong There are several factors that can cause an error somewhere in the analytical process
Causes of spurious results - Clinical Biochemistry - Oxford University . . . The table below shows common causes of spurious results and the effects seen Results may not be reported if it is clear that the result is invalid This list is not exhaustive; please contact the laboratory if in any doubt as to the validity of results
Investigating the Performance of Unacceptable Results in Proficiency . . . Unacceptable PT results indicate potential issues in laboratory performance, which can have significant implications for patient care This review examines the factors contributing to unacceptable PT results, including pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical errors
Handling Discrepancies Between Test Results and Clinical Presentation . . . However, Discrepancies between laboratory Test Results and a patient's clinical presentation can occur, leading to potential challenges in patient care In this article, we will explore how laboratory professionals handle these Discrepancies and work to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Journal of Patient Safety - LWW Errors in the laboratory testing process often lead to potential diagnostic errors Although prone to incomplete information on causes and clinical impact, voluntary incident reports are a valuable source for research on diagnostic error related to errors in the clinical laboratory testing process
Investigating Immunoassay Interferences - myadlm. org Clinical laboratorians and physicians may suspect interferences when lab test results are inconsistent with the clinical presentation or with other clinical or laboratory findings It is critical that laboratories have the ability both to detect and rule out assay interference as a source of error