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Preanalytic variables. A management problem.

E P Fody

    Clinics in Laboratory Medicine
    |September 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Preanalytic variables in patient testing can lead to inaccurate lab results. Laboratory directors must implement controls to ensure accurate diagnostic information from patient specimens.

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    Area of Science:

    • Clinical Laboratory Science
    • Medical Diagnostics

    Background:

    • Preanalytic variables significantly impact patient testing accuracy.
    • Neglecting these variables can render even well-executed laboratory tests unreliable.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the critical issue of preanalytic variables in laboratory medicine.
    • To emphasize the role of laboratory directors in error control.
    • To provide guidelines for proper specimen handling.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of common preanalytic variables affecting laboratory tests.
    • Outline of specimen handling procedures for various laboratory sections.
    • Focus on error elimination strategies.

    Main Results:

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  • Preanalytic errors can produce completely spurious laboratory test results.
  • Proper specimen handling is essential for test validity.
  • Laboratory directors are key to establishing error-prevention protocols.

    • Conclusions:

    • Addressing preanalytic variables is crucial for reliable patient testing.
    • Standardized specimen handling protocols are necessary across laboratory departments.
    • Laboratory directors play a vital role in maintaining diagnostic accuracy.