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Mislabeled Samples, Delayed Results, and the Price of Lab Errors

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How Mistakes in the Lab Can Change Lives
When you undergo medical testing, you expect accurate and timely results. Whether it’s a blood test, biopsy, or genetic screening, these results guide life-changing treatment decisions. Unfortunately, lab errors are more common than many realize—and the consequences can be devastating.

At Buckeye Law Group, we’ve seen how mislabeled samples and delayed results can lead to misdiagnosis, missed treatment opportunities, and irreversible harm.

Common Types of Lab Errors

Errors in medical labs may include:

  • Mislabeled samples: One patient’s test results are assigned to another.
  • Delayed processing: Results take too long to return, delaying critical treatment.
  • Testing errors: Poor handling, contamination, or faulty equipment produce inaccurate results.
  • Clerical mistakes: Data entry errors lead to wrong information being recorded.

The Real-World Impact on Patients

Lab mistakes can cause life-threatening outcomes. For example:

  • A patient with cancer may go undiagnosed for months due to a mislabeled biopsy.
  • A delay in blood test results may cause a doctor to miss warning signs of organ failure.
  • An incorrect infection test may lead to unnecessary antibiotics or untreated illness.

In each case, patients suffer harm not because of their illness alone, but because of a preventable mistake.

Yes. If lab errors caused you serious harm, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim. Compensation may cover:

  • Medical bills from additional or corrective treatment
  • Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
  • Lost wages due to prolonged illness or disability
  • Long-term care needs for permanent complications

Why Choose Buckeye Law Group?

Lab cases require careful investigation into hospital protocols, lab records, and industry standards. Our attorneys know how to expose negligence and fight for the compensation patients deserve.

If you or a loved one suffered because of a lab mistake, you are not alone.

Contact Buckeye Law Group today to discuss your legal rights and options.
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