This Basic Course discusses the 3 phases of laboratory testing: Preanalytical, Analytical, and Postanalytical phases and the types of errors that can occur during each phase of the testing process. It reviews how errors can be made during ordering, collection, transport, storage, and reporting, as well as, mechanical and human error.
At the completion of this course the reader will be able to:
List the three different phases for Laboratory Testing.
Discuss the importance of proper specimen ordering, collection, transport, and storage during the Preanalytical phase.
Discuss the human and mechanical errors that can happen during the Analytical phase of the testing process.
Discuss the Postanalytical errors, which most commonly include specimen reporting errors.
Recall the importance of up to date procedure manuals and adequate staff training.
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Online - Complete Course
Course is available online IMMEDIATELY after purchase
Reading material is presented in a PDF or PowerPoint format
One copy of the reading material can be printed out or saved
Quiz answers are entered online & graded immediately
YOU print your certificate from your Course History
