Prevent Pre-Analytical Errors Before They Happen
46-68% of lab errors occur before the sample reaches the bench. The right systems catch problems at order entry—not after results are released.
Where Lab Errors Occur
Order entry errors, specimen collection, labeling, transport
Instrument issues, reagent problems, procedural errors
Result transcription, reporting, delivery failures
Pre-Analytical Error Prevention
Prevention: Barcode verification at every step. Match patient ID to order to specimen to results. No assumptions, no transcription.
Prevention: Print labels at collection with all required identifiers. Verify label matches requisition before leaving patient.
Prevention: Validation rules at data entry. Flag impossible values, conflicting tests, missing required fields before orders are accepted.
Prevention: Intelligent test selection with reflex rules, panel logic, and duplicate checking. Make it easy to order correctly.
Prevention: Collection requirements displayed at order entry and on labels. Right tube, right volume, right handling.
Our Approach to Error Reduction
Error Pattern Analysis
We analyze your error data to identify specific causes and patterns. Different labs have different error profiles.
Validation Rule Design
We design validation rules that catch problems without creating false positives that slow down legitimate orders.
Workflow Optimization
We optimize workflows to make the right thing easy and the wrong thing hard. Eliminate error-prone manual steps.
Continuous Monitoring
Dashboards that track error rates by type, source, and trend. Catch problems early, before they become patterns.
Typical Results
| Error Type | Before | After | Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Order entry errors | 3.8% | 0.9% | -76% |
| Specimen rejection rate | 4.2% | 1.8% | -57% |
| Missing information calls | 12% | 3% | -75% |
| Result amendments | 0.8% | 0.2% | -75% |
Ready to Reduce Lab Errors?
Start with an error pattern analysis to understand where problems originate. We'll identify specific causes and recommend targeted solutions.
Schedule an Error Analysis