Errors in the Total Testing Process (TTP) of Microbiological Samples

Michael Naafs, A. B.

Department of Medicine, Naafs International Health Consultancy, Netherlands

Michael Naafs, A. B., Department of Medicine, Naafs International Health Consultancy, Netherlands.

Keywords: Phlebotomist; Urinary Tract; Q-Probe Study

Abstract

Errors in the total testing process(TTP) of the microbiology laboratorium can occur in the preanalytical, analytical and postanalytical phase. The prevalence of errors in the reanalytical phase is high (30%-70%) and therapy resistant for decades. Automation reduced errors in the analytical phase and improved quality and time to results (TTRs) significantly. Postanalytical errors can be reduced further by improved communication and interdepartmental ooperation. Efforts to improve the TTP must be enhanced further in favour of patient safety.

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