Do not send specimens to
the laboratory for requests not listed in this guide without first consulting
the laboratory.
Follow standard precautions
for specimen collection and transportation.
Label all hazardous specimens
according to Infection Control guidelines and place them into sealed plastic
biohazard bags with any laboratory forms placed in the outside pocket.
Do not use staples since
they present a hazard.
Ensure that all specimen
containers are securely closed. Specimens that are improperly collected
or leaking should not be sent to the laboratory for processing and may be
rejected.
Each
specimen container should be labeled
with the patient's full name, medical record number, date and time of collections,
and specimen description.
