Table 3 The frequency of analytical and post-analytical errors (N = 182) in hematology laboratory at SPHMMC, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Analytical errors | N (%) | Post-analytical errors | N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Wrong reagent storage tem | 6 (42.8) | Communication errors | 126 (75) |
Electric interruption | 5 (35.7) | Delayed results | 7 (4.1) |
Expired reagents | 2 (14.2) | Transcription errors | 25 (14.8) |
Non conformity with QC | 1 (7.1) | Data entry errors | 9 (5.4) |
Total | 14 (100) | Lost results | 1 (0.6) |
Total | 168 (100) |