POSTANALYTICAL ERRORS — The text discusses post-analytical errors and how to prevent them. What are postanalytical errors and how should they be PREVENTED?
A. Postanalytical errors are specimen collection errors; prevented by proper phlebotomy training B. POSTANALYTICAL ERRORS ARE MAINLY TRANSCRIPTIONAL ERRORS IN RESULTS; the reporting or signatory analyst should VERIFY RESULTS ENTERED MANUALLY OR THROUGH ON-LINE INSTRUMENT INTERFACES before results are reported or dispatched C. Postanalytical errors are reagent preparation mistakes; prevented by using fresh reagents D. Postanalytical errors are equipment malfunctions; prevented by regular maintenance