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Errors made in radiology laboratories can lead to severe, sometimes even fatal, consequences for a patient. MRI results can be mislabeled, CT scans misinterpreted, and blood samples, biopsies, and tissue specimens improperly analyzed. In fact, such errors occur more often than generally known. Every year in the U.S., about 160,000 people suffer serious injury or death as a result of laboratory mistakes.
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Causes of Laboratory Mistakes
Medical experts cite the complex process of medical testing as the primary reason for laboratory mistakes. Testing usually starts in a physician's office or laboratory where the image or specimen is taken. The specimen is then analyzed by medical professionals who send the results back to the doctor to make a diagnosis. Throughout every step of the process, numerous errors may occur that could threaten the life of a patient. Common causes of laboratory mistakes include:
• Specimens drawn incorrectly
• Mislabeled specimens
• Images taken incorrectly
• Mishandled images or specimens
• Misinterpreted test results
• Identification errors
• Mix-up of patient's samples
• More
Laboratory Mistakes and Their Consequences
It is estimated that nearly 2.9 million laboratory mistakes occur in the United States every year, injuring or killing hundreds of thousands of patients. The consequences of such mistakes can range from needless stress and emotional angst to delayed treatment, unnecessary surgeries and medical procedures, and more. Sadly, many laboratory mistakes lead to a cancer misdiagnosis, which oftentimes results in patient death.
Your Legal Rights
If you or a loved one has suffered injury or death as a result of a laboratory mistake, you are not alone. Please contact us today to consult with a compassionate and experienced medical malpractice attorney who can protect your legal rights and help you get the compensation you are entitled for your losses.
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