Specimen Labeling Verification

Pre-analytic check at lab receipt. Verifies every specimen has the required two patient identifiers, correct collection time, and matching requisition.

Steps

• The technician receives the specimen and requisition
• The technician verifies two patient identifiers on the specimen label
• The technician verifies the collection time against the requisition
• The technician confirms the specimen matches the requisition
• The technician records the verification result
• The technician escalates any non-conformance
• The technician accessiones the compliant specimen
• The technician rejects or quarantines the non-conforming specimen