Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Pink-top (EDTA) tube

Specimen Volume: Full tube of blood

Reject due to hemolysis: YES

Collection Instructions:

1. Patient must be identified by verifying patient name, date of birth, and 6-digit medical record number from Holland Hospital (HH) identification band on patient’s arm. Note for Inpatients: Do not draw patient if there is no HH identification bracelet.
2. If patient is alert and oriented, have patient confirm spelling of first and last names. If unable, a family member may verify spelling.

3. Draw a minimum of 3 mLs of blood for a pink EDTA tube, according to appropriate venipuncture procedure.

4. Obtain the two barcoded patient labels from PDA. Place a label onto the "Place patient information here" area of the Typenex band; cover the label with clear shield on the band. 

5. On the same arm as the HH ID bracelet, wrap Typenex^TM band once around patient’s wrist. Snap closure on bracelet to secure and remove bracelet sticker tails at perforation.
6. Label specimen with both PDA barcoded patient label, and with Typenex^TM barcode sticker.

7. Collect tube with PDA, scanning both barcodes into LIS.