Blood specimens from two different patients in the emergency department were sent to the laboratory, and the results were reported. Later, the technician realizes that the specimen tubes were mislabeled upon arrival in the lab. The technician notifes the trauma physician who co risk management report. Where has a potential malpractice error occurred? The materials supply department The physician's office The emergency department The laboratory

Blood specimens from two different patients in the emergency department were sent to the laboratory, and the results were reported. Later, the technician realizes that the specimen tubes were mislabeled upon arrival in the lab. The technician notifes the trauma physician who co risk management report. Where has a potential malpractice error occurred? The materials supply department The physician's office The emergency department The laboratory