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Blood Draw Injuries in Laboratories

When a doctor orders a blood test, the patient often goes to Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp or the hospital’s lab for a blood draw called a venipuncture. Venipuncture is an invasive procedure which must be performed with care. The person who performs the blood...

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Laboratories Must Disclose Errors to Patients

After a laboratory test is performed, the lab may realize that it made an error that may impact patient care.  Is the lab obligated to report the error? The answer is a resounding Yes. When an error is not reported and the patient is injured as a result of the...

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How Accurate Are Blood Tests for Celiac Disease?

Celiac disease is an inherited autoimmune disorder that affects about one out of every 100 to 150 people.  The disease causes the immune system to create antibodies in response to gluten, which is found in foods like barley, granola, oats, and crackers.  The...

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How Many People Die from Medical Lab Errors Every Year?

It’s well-known that cancer and heart disease rank among the leading causes of death in the United States.  What fewer people realize is that medical errors claim nearly as many lives as the conditions they seek to treat, becoming the third leading cause of...

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How Accurate Are Blood Tests for Lyme Disease?

With about 30,000 people infected each year, Lyme disease causes a range of serious symptoms, including joint pain, chronic fatigue, facial paralysis, and in rare cases, even death.  Because of these risks, anyone who is bitten by a deer tick should consider...

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When Are Medical Lab Technicians Liable for Mix-Ups?

The results of common diagnostic tests, such as blood tests, urine tests, x-rays, CAT scans, and tissue biopsies, serve as the basis for up to 70% of all medical decisions made by U.S. healthcare providers.  When a lab technician makes a mistake, or a lab’s...

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How Accurate Are Blood Tests for Pregnancy?

According to the CDC, about 6.4 million women become pregnant in the United States every year. About 4.1 million will give birth, 1.2 million will terminate their pregnancies, and 1 million will miscarry. Regardless of which decision a woman intends to make, or what...

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How Accurate Are Blood Tests for HIV?

While HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) doesn’t have a known cure, advancements in medical science have made it possible for today’s patients to live for years or even decades after receiving a diagnosis. However, in order for patients to have the best...

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