@article{AOB4318,
author = {Dennis J. Ernst and George A. Fritsma and David L. McGlasson},
title = {Labeling tubes before collection threatens patient safety},
journal = {Annals of Blood},
volume = {3},
number = {2},
year = {2018},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Blood specimen identification errors continue to threaten patient safety. One study reviewed 4.29 million specimens collected over 24 months and found the frequency of mislabeled specimens, unlabeled specimens, and specimen-requisition mismatches to be 1.0%, 4.6%, and 6.3%, respectively, with mislabeling presenting the greatest danger (1).},
issn = {2521-361X}, url = {https://aob.amegroups.org/article/view/4318}
}