Additional information may be required for some investigations ie “Special Haematology, Thrombophilia and Ante natal screening”. Please see separate departmental sections.
‘Unknown’ patients e.g. those admitted unconscious, unaccompanied and without documentation, should have their specimens identified with the casualty number. See the Trust Policy for Unconscious Patients.
Regrettably, specimens will be discarded if they are inadequately labelled, if the patient’s identification is in doubt, or if they have leaked and/or been contaminated.
Request cards for Blood Transfusion and/or blood grouping must have at least three identification points.