Basingstoke and north hampshire hospital pathology user handbook

Transport to the laboratory within the Hospital (Trust Staff)

All specimens, in appropriate containers, inside the designated sealed specimen bags must be transported to the laboratory in either a sealed Transport Box or a standard Transport Tray. The tray or box must be clearly labelled with the International BIOHAZARD label and contact details in case of accident.

Specimens should be transported to the laboratory as rapidly as possible after collection to ensure that no significant deterioration occurs before processing.
It is not acceptable to carry specimens by hand or in a pocket at any time.
During working hours all specimens should be delivered to Pathology reception.
Portering service Porters regularly collect samples from BNHFT wards during normal working hours
Community units: A daily transport run is made to all of these for the collection of specimens.
GP surgeries: A daily transport run is made to all surgeries.

Patients transporting their own samples are exempt from transport regulations, however packing/labelling instructions must be followed.