Analyzing clinical laboratory specimen rejection rates at a specialized hospital in Ethiopia: A 2-year document review.

Objectives: Accurate laboratory diagnosis is essential for effective patient care, but the rejection of specimens within laboratories can have serious consequences.

Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted from September to November 2021 at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital laboratory. Two years of laboratory data were collected from laboratory log books and analyzed to determine trends in specimen rejection rates and identify potential reasons for those rejections.