Reporting units for therapeutic drug monitoring: a correctable source of potential clinical error
Jones, G.R.D.
Medical Journal of Australia 186(8): 420-421
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 0025-729X PMID: 17437398 Document Number: 606254
Variation between laboratories and reference sources in the units used for reporting pathology results raises the possibility of medical error. Data submitted to the RCPA Quality Assurance Programs demonstrate wide variation in the units used for reporting therapeutic drug concentrations. This potential source of medical error needs to be addressed by all parties involved in communicating drug concentrations and providing support information.