Laboratory Errors and Their Effects on Quality Management

M. Farisani, S. C. Mukwakungu, A. K. Lumbwe, N. Sukdeo

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Abstract

This study examines which phase of the lab has more errors than the others. Errors at the research laboratories have three phases named Pre-Analytical, Analytical and Post-Analytical. The objectives of this research include investigating the principal causes of laboratory errors, the types, frequency and magnitude of the errors. This is the reason why Pre and Post Analytical examination are equally important for assessment. It further proves how the errors can impact the performance of laboratories, and if the quality is a mutually inclusive, dependent or independent variable from performance. The study used a quantitative method to gather the data using questionnaires. The results revealed that other types of lab errors contribute a lesser impact in lab testing more than human errors. However, every error has an impact on the overall performance of the laboratories thus the quality standards it sets for a specific organization that practices lab testing.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2022
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages17-21
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781665486873
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event2022 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2022 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration: 7 Dec 202210 Dec 2022

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Volume2022-December
ISSN (Print)2157-3611
ISSN (Electronic)2157-362X

Conference

Conference2022 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2022
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityKuala Lumpur
Period7/12/2210/12/22

Keywords

  • Laboratory errors
  • Pre-Analytical phase
  • Quality Performance
  • Quality management

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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