Special Collection Instructions

Sample labeling requirements:
For all patients over the age of four months, when sample is intended for transfusion purposes:

• A Blood Bank ID armband must be attached to the patient’s wrist at time of blood draw.
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• The tube may be either labeled by hand at the bedside with ink on an adhesive label or with a computer-generated label. Either label must contain the following information:
  • Complete first and last name. It is acceptable to hand write name if cutoff on computer label.
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  • Medical record number
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  • Date and time of collection
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  • Name or initials of the person collecting the sample.
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  • Blood Bank ID armband identifiers should be on tube, either in sticker form or hand written.
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  NOTE: Sample will need to be redrawn if missing any of the above information.

For patients under the age of four months, when sample is intended for transfusion purposes and/or cord blood samples:

• Complete first and last name
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• Medical record number
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• Date and time of collection
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• Name or initials of the person collecting the sample.