nchsls:c:hematology:document:09

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