What are common errors that occur during specimen collection?

Common errors include patient misidentification, incorrect labeling, short draws, mixing problems resulting in clots, improper timing of specimens, exposure to light or extreme temperatures, and discrepancies between requisition and specimen labels (Page 12).

From the official DR Lal Pathlabs DR Lal Pathlabs Lpl G Dat 005 Reference Guide manual, page 12

Have a follow-up question?

Answers from the official manual.

Common questions