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2016, Number 1

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Rev Mex Patol Clin Med Lab 2016; 63 (1)

Preanalytical mistakes identification during phebotomy in outpatient

Donayre-Medina PC, Zeballos CHE, Sánchez-Jacinto BJ, Flores-Toledo S, Jara-Aguirre JC, Palacio-Ramírez A

Language: Spanish
References: 17
Page: 30-33
PDF size: 223.25 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Clinical laboratory has a fundamental role in patient diagnosis; 60-70% of the medical decision is based on the laboratory results, the pre-analytical phase is considered a simple step, but it is an important component in the laboratory operation process, this phase evaluates patient preparation, specimen collection and specimen handling. Objective: To identify the frequency of errors during blood collection of outpatients. Material and methods: This study is descriptive. We identify errors in the pre-analytical phase for a month; the data was collected in a validated check list. Results: A total of 164 outpatients were observed; and 80.48, 81.09, 19.5 and 91.46% had the following errors: inadequate asepsis, long time of tourniquet, incorrect order of draw and inadequate blood mixing; respectively. Conclusion: Phlebotomist should be trained according to standard guidelines to reduce pre-analytical mistakes.


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