Refer to the Test Directory webpages for specific collection and handling instructions for each test. Store and transport specimen upright to maintain separation. The container may have a label that says it contains a dangerous acid that may burn the skin.
Keep frozen on ice or dry ice as needed during transport. However, all specimens should be refrigerated during the collection process.
Compliance with any recommendations will not in any way guarantee discharge of the duty of care owed to patients and others coming into contact with the health professional or practice. A small cooler packed with ice will provide the necessary refrigeration for the container. If a coagulation assay is the only test ordered, draw 1-2cc’s into a non-additive tube (red-top) first and then draw the Light blue-top tube. %PDF-1.7 %������� 1 0 obj Obtain blood specimens in the following order: Random Urine Collection for Routine Urinalysis or Urine Culture. IMPORTANT: Professional indemnity insurance products and Avant’s Practice Medical Indemnity Policy are issued by Avant Insurance Limited, ABN 82 003 707 471, AFSL 238 765. To find specific collection and handling requirements for each of our laboratory tests, please search for a test of interest in the Test Directory, and refer to the specimen tab. Some tests require plasma or serum to be separated and refrigerated or frozen within a defined time frame to preserve the integrity of the specimen. x� Frozen specimens thawing during transport b. Unspun specimens transported >2 hours from collection Specimen Collection Patient results are only as good as the specimen collected. When shipping Infectious Substances, the contents must be packed by personnel who are trained in accordance with the provisions contained in the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and/or International Air Transportation Association (IATA) regulations for shipping Infectious Substances.
The specimen processing area of the laboratory is responsible for receiving blood and body fluid specimens for clinical testing for inpatients and outpatients of the University of Colorado Hospital. Purpose: Akron Children’s Hospital is committed to providing quality care and a safe environment for our patients and clients. Transport the specimen to the laboratory immediately or refrigerate if transport is delayed. Day 1: Discard the first morning specimen and record time. All Phlebotomy procedures must be performed according to procedures to avoid injury and ensure quality results. specimen jars or slides for the intended list. transport pathological specimens, it remains the prime responsibility of the user/sender to collect and package specimens according to the relevant legislation and local procedures currently in force. <> While we are ranked among the best children's hospitals in the country, it's our compassionate approach to treatment that makes us truly exceptional. <> Notify the appropriate staff member who will notify the Licensed Independent Practitioner of the inability to obtain the specimen within the. �_u1_[��*FQE QE QE QE QE r�.�+��.g�� 2�u�\��MWV������he������!���7O�uYPG*�����a^]��:m��zn�"����&�q�aY�s����k�ݭ��S 2 0 obj infectious specimens should be double bagged. <>stream [/PDF] Please refer to OSHA 1910.1030 - Bloodborne pathogens for more information. Access My Account, Order History, Lists and more here. All test requisitions and specimens must meet the established criteria for identification, collection, volume, and testing in order to be processed. Dietary restrictions may apply. 6. wrong anticoagulant to blood ratio due to overfilling or under-filling of thetubes, hemolyzed, clotted or contaminated specimens, improper transport of specimens to the lab for testing. Find customized instructions by answering a questionnaire (requires sign in).
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Kiechle, Frederick L. So You’re Going to Collect a Blood Specimen: An, Introduction to Phlebotomy, 11th Edition. at nights, weekends and on bank holidays) Specimens to be sent to another site It is most important that you make sure that all urine voided during the time period is collected. �� � w !1AQaq"2�B���� #3R�br� Urine specimens for Urinalysis require immediate refrigeration or transfer to a urine preservative/or growth inhibitor transport tube for urinalysis or culture as applicable for optimal results. 5. Expiration Dates – Monitor all expiration dates of specimen collection products on a regular basis. This is the single most important factor in preventing errors in patient specimen identification. If you plan to go out and about, you should take the collection container with you. This includes standing orders, add-on requests, and verbal orders for all patients. Specimen bags should be closed securely to prevent leakage. To complete a 24-hour collection, follow the instructions below for Day 1 and Day 2 collections. Check urine specimen containers to be sure lids are secured. Place the labeled specimen in a leak-proof plastic biohazard bag and securely seal. precautions or protocols that staff should follow when handling specimens. Use one label per specimen. �2��. care form, as the results may determine further treatment for that patient.
<> All those who collect, handle, send or transport specimens to pathology laboratories must ensure that the container used is the appropriate one for the purpose, is properly closed, and is not externally contaminated by the contents. practices have an on-site, or a professional relationship with a, pathology The BD 364957 Vacutainer® Complete Urine Collection System with Preservative Tube is the preferred collection system for most urine testing. General Information General Information. The Client Services area is responsible for receiving blood specimens and body fluids from off-campus clients using the laboratories for referral testing. It is the responsibility of staff to utilize pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions in a developmentally appropriate way. The content was authored by Brett McPherson, reviewed by Colleen Sullivan and Avant Mutual Group. Transport in a refrigerated container with the order from your doctor as soon as possible after completion. be available nearby. <> When such a specimen is received, the laboratory will contact the submitter.
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