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  • To establish a national data set for pathology incidents
  • To develop the data set to enable participants to measure and monitor pathology incidents
  • Utilise the data to set achievable national benchmarks for good pathology practice in the pre- and post-analytical phase of testing
  • Exchange information with participants to educate laboratories on methods to reduce errors
  • Raise awareness of safe work practices which will in turn reduce errors and increase patient safety
  • Set standards for best practice in the pre- and post-analytical areas of laboratory work