Labeling of specimen must be exact.

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Labeling of specimen must be exact.

Accurate specimen labeling is essential for patient safety and correct test results. When a label precisely identifies the patient and matches the requisition, the right sample goes to the right test and the right patient receives the results. This prevents dangerous mix-ups, erroneous diagnoses, and treatment delays that can occur if specimens are misidentified or mislabeled. Good labeling practice typically includes the patient’s full name, a unique identifier (like a date of birth or medical record number), the date and time of collection, and the collector’s initials, and the label should stay affixed to the specimen during transport and processing. This applies to all specimens, not just some tests, so labeling is not optional or conditional.

Accurate specimen labeling is essential for patient safety and correct test results. When a label precisely identifies the patient and matches the requisition, the right sample goes to the right test and the right patient receives the results. This prevents dangerous mix-ups, erroneous diagnoses, and treatment delays that can occur if specimens are misidentified or mislabeled. Good labeling practice typically includes the patient’s full name, a unique identifier (like a date of birth or medical record number), the date and time of collection, and the collector’s initials, and the label should stay affixed to the specimen during transport and processing. This applies to all specimens, not just some tests, so labeling is not optional or conditional.

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