What should be documented if a sample is rejected or recollection is required?

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What should be documented if a sample is rejected or recollection is required?

When a specimen is rejected or a recollection is needed, thorough documentation is essential. The best record includes the reason for the rejection, the time the recollection was performed, and the details of the new collection (such as site, tube type, volume, labeling, and any special handling). It should also note that the ordering clinician was notified. This ensures the lab can interpret the results correctly, maintains the chain of custody, and prevents miscommunication that could affect patient care. For example, if a sample is rejected because it was hemolyzed, you would document the cause, the time of recollection, the specifics of the new collection, and confirm that the clinician has been informed. Simply recording only the nurse’s name, the room number, or the date does not provide the necessary information to guide the lab team or the clinician.

When a specimen is rejected or a recollection is needed, thorough documentation is essential. The best record includes the reason for the rejection, the time the recollection was performed, and the details of the new collection (such as site, tube type, volume, labeling, and any special handling). It should also note that the ordering clinician was notified. This ensures the lab can interpret the results correctly, maintains the chain of custody, and prevents miscommunication that could affect patient care. For example, if a sample is rejected because it was hemolyzed, you would document the cause, the time of recollection, the specifics of the new collection, and confirm that the clinician has been informed. Simply recording only the nurse’s name, the room number, or the date does not provide the necessary information to guide the lab team or the clinician.

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