common errors in pre ana

Question 1

E-request, Label (Bar Coding) All
Sample

Answer 1

Missing sample and
or test result

Question 2

Proper ID of patient

Answer 2

Wrong or missing
identification of
patient

Question 3

Use Patient or Hospital Name
Tag

Answer 3

Wrong or missing
identification of
patient

Question 4

Ask for Assistance from nurse or
Patient’s Watcher

Answer 4

Wrong or missing
identification of
patient

Question 5

ü Monitor blood transfusion

Answer 5

Contamination from
infusion route

Question 6

Trained phlebotomist
ü Clean and dry test tube and use
disposable syringe

Answer 6

Hemolyzed, Clotted,
and insufficient
sample

Question 7

ü Use the Right test tube with
appropriate anticoagulant with
the right test requested

Answer 7

Inappropriate
Container

Question 8

ü Use a sterile container if require

Answer 8

Inappropriate
Container

Question 9

ü Check the vacuum of the test
tube

Answer 9

Inappropriate blood
to anticoagulant
ratio

Question 10

Fill-in the test-tube with blood
according to the required amount

Answer 10

Inappropriate blood
to anticoagulant
ratio

Question 11

ü Appropriate handling and storage
of sample

Answer 11

Inappropriate
transport and
storage conditions