Special Instructions

Note: All Blood Bank specimens must be correctly labeled or the specimen must be rejected. Specimens must be labeled at the patient's bedside.

Pre-printed label is preferred. Label must contain the patient's complete name and medical record number.Collector's initials and date of draw must be recorded on the label.

Blood Bank Request, completed and signed, must accompany the specimen.

If no pre-printed label is available the following must be written in ink on the tube: patient’s complete name and medical record number. Collector's initials and date of draw must be recorded on the label.

Blood Bank Request, completed and signed, must accompany the specimen.