NQF endorses practices for safe lab medicine.
Specimen mix-ups can cause errors even if the tests were performed properly. More standardized approach can improve quality and safety. Lab leadership is a key component in addressing processes.
D019985:Benchmarking; D006801:Humans; D007753:Laboratories / Q000592:standards*; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States