External collector resources
A properly collected specimen is critical to quality test results
Use the linkages below for proper collection of lab specimens.
Correct order-of-draw and mixing is critical for specimen integrity.
A properly labelled specimen prevents delays & rejections
After collection, specimens must be labelled at the point of collection with:
- Patient’s full name
- Health care number or unit (chart) number
- Date and Time of collection
- Collectors name or mnemonic
- Source of specimen for microbiology, pathology, genetics, cytology, flow cytometry