Abstract
The objective of this review are data of current state in frequency, detection and evaluation of errors in clinical laboratories obtained by studying the recent literature. There are introduced data from all phases of laboratory examinations – preanalytical, analytical and postanalytical.
Their possible negative effects on the level of health care and on the risk for patients are analysed. Also connections between numbers and kinds of errors with patient’s health care are described.
Accreditation standards, personal responsibilities and creation of quality indicators systems are another part of this review.