Erros pré-analíticos na realização do hemograma: um estudo sobre a diminuição de interferentes

Abstract

The objective of this work is to analyze the pre-analytical errors in the performance of the blood count, proposing a reduction of the imputable interferers and their technical characteristics. Based on the question: “What can be done to improve quality in the pre analytical phase, in relation to patient safety?”, the issues were then defined, such as the main causes of errors, the effects on safety due to laboratory errors, methods used and the classification of incidents found. The work was developed based on a bibliographic review, using an investigative analysis of several health programs and the Ministry of Health, in addition to studies available on the MEDLINE, CAPES, SciELO and ANVISA databases. The proposal was qualitative and quantitative, since it intended to show statistical data about the theme portrayed and the factors and reasons of pre-analytical errors. The study allowed inferring that the main errors occur in the pre-analytical phase, requiring training, education and dissemination of knowledge, considering that such errors are capable of determining the survival or death of a patient.