Specimen Reject and Recollection Audit

Audit template for reviewing rejected laboratory specimens, recollection reasons, turnaround time impact, labeling issues, and patient redraw follow-up.

Audit Identification

• Audit date recorded
• Specimen accession number documented
• Rejected specimen type identified
• Ordering department or collection location documented
• Reviewer name and role recorded

Rejection Reason Review

• Rejection reason matches laboratory acceptance criteria
• Primary rejection reason classified
• Rejection reason documented in LIS or audit record
• Repeat rejection pattern identified for same patient or unit
• Potential preventable cause identified

Labeling and Collection Quality

• Two patient identifiers present on specimen label
• Specimen label matches requisition and patient record
• Collection time and date documented accurately
• Collection container and tube type were appropriate for test
• Specimen condition at receipt documented

Turnaround Time Impact

• Initial specimen receipt to rejection time recorded
• Time from rejection to recollection request recorded
• Turnaround time impact calculated
• Clinical result delay communicated when required

Recollection and Patient Redraw Follow-up

• Recollection was requested or completed when indicated
• Patient redraw follow-up documented
• Ordering provider or care team notified of rejection
• Event closed with corrective action or prevention note