===Header===
^Name^Unique ID^ Edition/Date of Edition ^
|Procedure for sample collection and transportation|nchsls:c:biochemistry:document:09|(1) 03-01-2014|

^Preparing authority^Approving authority^Review period^
|All teaching staff of Biochemistry Department|HOD Biochemistry|1 year|
 

|**Printed copy of this document is considered uncontrolled.** It should be compared with controlled electronic copy before use|

====Persons responsible====
The laboratory servant or technical assistant or any other personnel of the biochemistry laboratory visits OPD sample collection center to bring samples to the biochemistry laboratory.
====Procedure==== 
  -bring samples to biochemistry laboratory from OPD sample collection center 3-4 times between 9 am and 1 pm and once at 6 pm. (to start examination of collected samples as early as possible and reduce turnaround time)
  -keep the whole rack of samples in sample-rack container.
  -Transport sample to the laboratory.
====Preparation of sample-rack container====
  -take a thermocol box or any other container which can accommodate 100 vacuum tube rack. It should have a lid.
  -Currently all examinations require samples to be transported at room temperature. So, do not keep ice-pack in the box. See [[http://127.0.0.1/view_scope.php|Laboratory Scope]] for further details. 
  -Print  {{symbols for sample container.odt|label with biohazard symbol}} and stick to the container.

====Special Instructions for Collection of Samples at OPD of COVID-19 Hospital(StemCell Building)====
  -ensure wifi and internet connectivity
  -use mobile to access LIS
  -pathology: gmcsurat.edu.in:12345
  -biochemistry: gmcsurat.edu.in:12346
  -Write all sample IDs in OPD case paper clearly with colored pen
  -Keep separate rack for Biochemistry and Pathology samples
  -Send samples to Pathology and Biochemistry Laboratory
  -Instruct patient to collect report at HELP DESK on next visit