Procedure for pre-examination handling, preparation and storage
| Name | Unique ID | Edition/Date of Edition |
| Procedure for pre-examination handling, preparation and storage | nchsls:c:Hematology:document:11 | 03-01-2015 |
| Preparing authority | Approving authority | Review period |
| All teaching staff of Pathology Department | In-charge Hematology | 1 year |
| Controlled copy of this document exist in electronic form at IP address 10.207.3.240 of LAN at NCH, Surat |
| Printed copy of this document with signature of authorized person is to be considered controlled. |
1. Time limits for requesting additional examinations
| Sr | Name of Additional examination to be performed | Acceptable Time limit since request |
| 1 | CBC | 6 hours |
| 2 | PSCM | 6 hours |
| 3 | PCV | 6 hours |
| 4 | RC | 4 hours |
| 5 | ESR | 6 hours |
| 6 | PSMP | 24 hours |
2. Additional examinations
All samples are given unique Sample ID when they are received by the Hematology section of NCHSLS
Such sample ID is available to the requesting clinician either through acknowledgement given by the reception counter of Hematology section of NCHSLS or through search of laboratory database on supply of patient name and registration ID.
For all additional examination fill new request form.