Phlebotomy Exam Prep 57, Pre-Analytical Errors — The 60% Problem

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Pre-analytical errors, which occur before lab testing, account for up to 70% of all lab mistakes and are a major focus on the Phlebotomy exam. - Improper patient identification is the most critical pre-analytical error; exam questions will test your ability to follow strict ID protocols without exception. - Hemolysis, the rupture o...