**Procedure for sample transportation**

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

^Preparing authority^Approving authority^Review period^
|All teaching staff|In-charge Hematology|1 year|

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=====Hematology=====
   *All samples are appropriately labeled with the patient’s name, registration number, location and name of investigation etc which facilitates its proper identification and segregation.
   * *All collected samples should be stored in leak proof containers separate from the request forms to prevent contamination of the forms. The specimen tubes must be set upright in a holder or rack for transport to the laboratory.
   *Proper precautions should be taken for handling of samples and care should be taken for maintenance of aseptic conditions. It is mandatory for the staff members to wear appropriate personal protective equipments while handling the samples.
  *Transportation of samples from the collection centre to laboratory  area should be done according to following time frame and temperature maintenance

^Sr^Specific tests/ examination  performed^transport timeframe (Time between collection and receipt)^Special Transport Care*^
|1|CBC|Up to 2 hour|Room Temperature|
|2|PSCM|Up to 2 hour|Room Temperature|
|3|PCV|Up to 2 hour|Room Temperature|
|4|RC|Up to 2 hour|Room Temperature |
|5|ESR|Up to 2 hour|Room Temperature| 	
|6|PSMP|Up to 2 hour|Room Temperature |	
|7|Malaria antigen detection test|Up to 2 hour|Room Temperature |	
|8|PT/APTT|Upto 30min|Room Temperature |	
|9|BMA|- |Room Temperature |	
|10|HPLC|Upto  2 hrs for indoor and outdoor patients. Upto 6 day from date of collection for PHC&CHC patients|Room Temperature| 	

*In case transport time is more than 2 hours then samples should be preserved in refrigerator at 2-8’ C