Blood Collection
Specimen Collection
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Instructions for Labeling
Definitions:
PHN - Personal Health Number
DOB – Date of Birth (ddmmmyyyy)
MRN - Medical Record Number
NAME- Name as it appears on your Care Card
Specimens or requisitions not meeting the minimum criteria may be rejected.
Specimen containers received for laboratory analysis shall
LEGIBLY include the following information:
Blood, Body Fluid and Microbiology Specimens
- At least 2 Personal Identifiers: Patient’s LEGAL first and last name plus
Second personal identifier which may include DOB, PHN or MRN
- Collector’s identification (if not patient collection)
- Microbiology specimens require antibiotic therapy,source and diagnosis
- Include body fluid source
Surgical Pathology, Cytology
- Patient’s first and last legal name
- Patient’s hospital identification number, if applicable
- Organ tissue or fluid site of sample collection
- Sequence number of sample collected if required (e.g. #1, #2, etc.)
Specimen Transport
All specimens must be in a container such as a biohazard zip lock bag. Requisitions should be placed in the outer pouch of the biohazard bag (to prevent contamination) and must accompany the specimen.Include an absorbant material to prevent leaks. Place specimens in a sturdy puncture proof container.