The College of Pharmacy, in cooperation with the Continuing Education Center at Al-Bayan University, organized a training course entitled:
“Laboratory Errors and Their Impact on the Accuracy of Medical Test Results”
The course was presented by Asst. Prof. Dr. Asawir Hassan Najm and Lecturer Dr. Ahmed Hamid Salman at the Continuing Education Hall in the College of Pharmacy over two days, October 17–18, 2026.
The course addressed the most prominent errors that can occur during the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases, as well as their impact on the accuracy and reliability of medical test results. It focused on error detection and reduction strategies to ensure the quality of laboratory testing and patient safety.
The course aimed to:
•Distinguish between errors occurring before, during, and after the analytical phase.
•Understand the impact of errors on the accuracy and reliability of medical test results.
•Identify the most common errors in sample collection, preservation, transport, and analysis.