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Pre-Analytical, Analytical, and Post-Analytical Errors in Clinical Laboratory Testing
This course examines common pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical errors that can affect the accuracy and reliability of clinical laboratory testing. Participants will review error prevention strategies related to specimen collection and handling, testing procedures, quality control, result reporting, documentation, and corrective action.
Course Objectives
- Explain the total testing process and common sources of laboratory error.
- Identify pre-analytical errors related to patient preparation, specimen collection, handling, and transport.
- Recognize analytical errors involving equipment, reagents, testing procedures, and quality control.
- Describe post-analytical errors related to result verification, reporting, and communication.
- Apply error detection, prevention, corrective action, and quality improvement strategies in clinical laboratory practice.
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- Relevance: This course is relevant to clinical laboratory personnel responsible for specimen handling, testing, quality control, result reporting, and the prevention of errors throughout the total testing process.
- Content Level: Intermediate
- Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
- System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
- Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course. They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.
- CEBroker Course ID: 1391527
- Credit Hours: 1
- Last Updated: July 19, 2026
This course is relevant to clinical laboratory personnel responsible for specimen handling, testing, quality control, result reporting, and the prevention of errors throughout the total testing process.
- CE Hours 1 hour
- CEBroker Course ID 1391527