Quality Status of the Preanalytical Phase of Clinical Laboratories in Korea
Yuna Choi,
Kyunghoon Lee,
Hyun-Jung Choi
et al.
Abstract:Background: In laboratory medicine, preanalytical errors account for more than half of laboratory errors; however, in Korea, research on preanalytical phase management is lacking. This study revealed the status of preanalytical phase management in Korean clinical laboratories. Methods: Clinical pathologists in Korean hospitals, from secondary to tertiary hospital levels, were surveyed on the major preanalytical factors using an online platform from June 14, 2021, to August 16, 2021. Results: For patient identi… Show more
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