CAUSES OF ERRORS OF INACCURACY (BIASE)

The causes of these can be summarized as follows:

  • Incorrect calibration of a test method.
  • Tests being read at the incorrect wavelength or An automatic pipettor is used that has been set to measure incorrect amount
  • The wrong filter being used.
  • Consistent calculation error e.g. incorrect factor is used
  • Use of unsatisfactory reagents, standards, or controls