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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Observational Assessment of Pre-Analytical Errors in Request Format and Phlebotomy Practice in Hematology Tests at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Sidama Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Bedasa Addisu1 Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Amhara, EthiopiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Amanuel Kelem2 Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, EthiopiaView further author information
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Agete Tadewos Hirigo3 School of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, Hawassa, EthiopiaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4122-8151View further author information
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Pages 83-89 | Received 30 Sep 2023, Accepted 12 Dec 2023, Published online: 18 Dec 2023

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