Clinical impact associated with corrected results in clinical microbiology testing.

Shan Yuan; Michael L Astion; Jeff Schapiro; Ajit P Limaye

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Clinical impact associated with corrected results in clinical microbiology testing.

June 22, 2005

Yuan S, Astion ML, Schapiro J, et al. J Clin Microbiol. 2005;43(5):2188-93.

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The authors describe a strategy for using corrected lab reports to evaluate laboratory-related adverse events. They conclude that this strategy is effective for identifying preventable adverse events.

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