Responding to large-scale testing errors.

Paul N. Valenstein; G. Ann Alpern; David F Keren

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Responding to large-scale testing errors.

March 31, 2010

Valenstein PN, Alpern GA, Keren DF. Am J Clin Pathol. 2010;133(3).

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Using two case examples, this article analyzes the causes and consequences of laboratory testing errors. The authors also identify responsibilities after such instances occur.

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