JOURNAL ARTICLE

Effect of automated feedback laboratory comments promoting good phlebotomy practice on the frequency of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) contamination of serum samples.

  • Published In: Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, 2023, v. 60, n. 1. P. 63 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kalaria, Tejas; Ford, Clare; Gama, Rousseau 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the impact of automated laboratory feedback comments on reducing ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) contamination in serum samples. EDTA contamination, primarily occurring during open phlebotomy due to syringe or needle-tip contamination, can cause spurious laboratory results and is under-recognized unless specifically measured. By amending laboratory comments to explicitly recommend closed phlebotomy (vacutainer) or correct order of tube filling during open phlebotomy, the frequency of EDTA-contaminated samples decreased by 58% over a 43-week period compared to the prior 52 weeks. This study suggests that targeted educational feedback within laboratory reporting may effectively improve phlebotomy practices and reduce pre-analytical errors.

Additional Information

  • Source:Annals of Clinical Biochemistry. 2023/01, Vol. 60, Issue 1, p63
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0004-5632
  • DOI:10.1177/00045632221134190
  • Accession Number:161393744
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