An analysis of adverse events stemming from laboratories reveals several common types of errors, according to a study published in the American Journal of Medical Quality. For this study, researchers ...

Preanalytical errors in clinical labs—like hemolysis, contamination, or mislabeling—can derail patient care before testing even begins. These mistakes are most common in high-pressure areas like ...

New process improvement solution combats biopsy switching errors in medical laboratories – creating a big shift in the quality, quantity and accuracy of specimen reporting Unveiled at the Executive ...