Precautions
& Specimen Handling
Collection of specimens:
Ucollected in
appropriate containers
Uhemolysis of
specimen to be avoided
Uproper
specimen identification must include:
ePatient name
ePatient ID
number
number is
unique to patient
ePhlebotomist
ID
eDate &
Time of collection
eBlood Bank
number
Uproper
specimen transport & storage to be followed
Procedure for
inactivating complement:
Uheat at 56oC for 30 minutes
