Can Errors in Diagnostic Tests be grounds for a Malpractice claim?

Doctors have to, often, rely on other means, besides their own skills, to diagnose patients. Various tests from laboratories, and other means, as well as radiology films, can often be their only way to give an accurate and final diagnosis.

But, what if those tests are inaccurate?

Equipment can be faulty rendering incorrect results.

Humans in the labs can make mistakes i.e. contamination, mix-ups, improper procedures followed, tests were read incorrectly, or something was missed.

Many blame the doctor first, however, he may just be the messenger in certain circumstances. A step further to where the results were borne is necessary, i.e. the technician - and it is up to the patient to prove negligence there.

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