Chapter 2: Pre-analytic and Post-analytic Errors

Question 1

What are the errors in Pre-analytic?

Answer 1

Wrong patient, order entry error (name of test), inappropriate container, insufficient sample collected, improper specimen transport, and labelling error.

Question 2

What are the errors in Analytical?

Answer 2

Sample mix-up, equipment malfunction, quality. control failure, and procedure not followed.

Question 3

What are the errors in Post-analytic?

Answer 3

Incorrect interpretation of data, failure to report result in a timely manner and improper data entry.