Table 4 Types of preanalytical mistakes in laboratory testing.
Defects detection steps | Defects found | |
|---|---|---|
number | Frequency(%) | |
Wrong identification of the patient | 281 | 26.81 |
Physician's order missed | 147 | 14.03 |
Inappropriate container used | 6 | 0.57 |
Inappropriate quantity of specimen | 121 | 11.55 |
Inappropriate quality of specimen | 493 | 47.04 |