A laboratory fails to fax results to a doctor’s office after a test is performed. What are the possible consequences of this? Check all that apply.

If the doctor does not receive the test results, they may make a diagnosis without important information or order repeat tests unnecessarily. Missing results can also lead to incorrect treatment, and in a serious case, delayed or wrong care can contribute to death. A conclusive diagnosis is not itself a likely consequence of results failing to reach the doctor.

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