Laboratory medicine is a distinct medical discipline and a tool for patient care that
is used in all specialties. It is based on underlying concepts that govern the proper
use and interpretation of laboratory tests. This article suggests how to educate medical
students about important preanalytic, analytic, and postanalytic variables that affect
laboratory results. The authors postulate that laboratory medicine training requires
a combination of focused lectures and a constant reinforcement of its principles throughout
clinical rotations.
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