Specimen Handling Errors and CBC Result Accuracy

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Published: Apr 1, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29070/b4v70f80
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Specimen, Handling, Errors, CBC, Result, Accuracy

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Aman Atiah Albeladi

Phlebotomy specialist, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh

Ibtihal Abdullrahman Altasan

Phlebotomy Specialist, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh

Alanoud Mohammed Alaboud

Phlebotomist, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh

Wjdan Turki Aldaajani

Phlebotomy Specialist, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh

Rashed Ali Alzahrani

Lab Technician, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh

Abstract

To get the best complete blood count (CBC) results, it's important to take care of specimens before they are sent to the lab. In the context of patient diagnosis, in particular, correct specimen care can have a substantial influence on test results. Research shows that most mistakes happen during the pre-pre-analytical phase, when healthcare providers aren't under the lab's control, and that the pre-analytical period starts after the lab accepts the sample. The foundational assumption of the review research is that quality assurance in haematology labs is crucial for ensuring that laboratory consumers obtain accurate and exact test results. A reliable and consistent outcome of tests is what laboratory quality assurance is all about. Ensuring the patient receives safe healthcare relies heavily on medical diagnostics of high quality. Following proper laboratory procedures can greatly decrease the occurrence of pre-analysis errors. Staff members in the laboratory should have completed formal training programs and participate in continuing medical education programs. They should also be aware of any confounding factors that might influence the results of the tests, and the laboratory and wards should work together well.

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Vol. 22 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Advances in Science and Technology (JAST)

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