Quality indicators to detect pre-analytical errors in laboratory testing.

Mario Plebani

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Quality indicators to detect pre-analytical errors in laboratory testing.

September 12, 2012

Plebani M. Clin Biochem Rev. 2012;33(3):85-8.

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This article recommends that quality indicators for preanalytical testing can improve reliability and safety in laboratory medicine.

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