True or False? Accessioning takes place in central processing or triage.

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Accessioning is the step where a specimen is logged into the lab’s tracking system and given a unique accession number as soon as it arrives. This happens at the specimen receiving or accessioning station, not in central processing or in the clinical triage area. The goal is to create a precise, traceable record for every specimen before any testing begins. Central processing handles the actual preparation and handling of specimens for tests after they’ve been logged, while triage relates to prioritizing patient care, not lab documentation. So accessioning does not take place in central processing or triage; it occurs at the accessioning/receiving point to ensure proper tracking and test matching.