Hospital laboratory specimen collection manual

Baylor Scott and White Reference Lab Specimen Collection Information TEST Order Code CPT Code Dept Specimen Requirement Methodology Reference Range Set-up Day Results available Acid Fast Smear AFSM Microbiology If ordered alone, see Acid Fast Culture for collection instructions. Collect specimen in sterile, leak proof disposable container. Proper specimen collection and handling is essential in providing high quality Fetal Fibronectin testing results. All individuals responsible for the collection of these specimens are requested to follow all precautions, warnings and instructions listed in the package ins ert of the specialized specimen collection kit. Label the bag with the preprinted laboratory label, record collection results, and transport specimen to the laboratory. Reagents and Materials Equipment and Supplies 1. Blunt tip scissors 2. Thinning shears 3. Plastiklips® 4. x 2 Post-it® Notes 5. Plastic and aluminum hair clips 6. Disposable combs 7. Zip closable plastic bags—6.

Title: Specimen Collection Handling Manual, Laboratory Author: Created Date: 6/5/ PM. "Hospital Outpatient” - See the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 2. “Referring laboratory” - A Medicare-approved laboratory that receives a specimen to be tested and that refers the specimen to another laboratory for performance of the laboratory test. COLLECTION OF BLOOD SPECIMENS MANUAL Page 3 of 27 The specimen collector (Phlebotomist / Nurse) identifies herself or himself and stated her or his purpose. Sleeping patients must be awakened before proceeding. The healthcare provider (Phlebotomist / Nurse) must demonstrate empathy and respect upon approaching the patient.

Laboratory sample tubes for blood collection (sterile clinical information: symptoms, date of onset, date specimen was collected, type of sample taken. Contact the testing laboratory to confirm accepted specimen types and follow the manufacturer instructions for specimen collection. ৫ জুন, ২০১৪ The Cerner label will be placed on the specimen by a Clinical Laboratory Scientist who will leave the original patient name visible and initial.