Using BD Laboratory Consulting Services™ to understand the impact of the preanalytical phase on sample quality and safety, a multi country perspective
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Background: The complexity of the preanalytical (PA) phase has precluded standardisation of PA processes, despite its impact on sample quality, laboratory effi ciency, or patient & healthcare worker safety. The BD Laboratory Consulting Services™ Preanalytical Review audits PA procedures and practices in hospitals in diff erent countries. Processes were assessed from storage of blood collection materials through specimen collection, transportation , processing of the samples and the resulting sample quality. By following the samples through the complete process, it was possible to link specifi c PA attributes to sample quality deficiencies .
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