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For all users of BRILS please note that timely transport of samples to the laboratory is important in ensuring sample integrity and subsequent patient results. All specimens must be transported to the laboratory on the day they are taken. Any delays in specimen transportation, for example, delays due to adverse weather conditions, may affect ...
Specimen transportation systems ensure the timely arrival of specimens at the correct destination at minimum risk to both laboratory and non laboratory personnel. Pathology samples might contain micro-organisms capable of infecting others therefore to minimise the risk of infection to those transporting samples, and to the public at large ...
All Pathology specimens must be obtained and transported with care, as accidents could result in the transmission of infection to clinical, laboratory and ancillary staff. 2. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish the correct procedures for the collection, handling and transport of laboratory samples. 3. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specimens should ideally be sent to the laboratory as soon as possible (via the next transport on the day of sample collection). If samples cannot be sent to the laboratory on the day of collection (e.g. venepuncture performed after the last van pick-up): Biochemistry blood samples may be stored refrigerated (4-8°C), but please be aware that ...
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carriage of pathology laboratory specimens. POLICY REQUIREMENT: All laboratory samples will be collected, stored, transported and carried in a safe manner in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and European regulations. All samples must be correctly labelled, and forms fully completed.
reported to Pathology. The containment of specimens within motor vehicles, used to transport specimens, must be such as to protect the contents in the event of an accident. In the event of a Formalin spillage the Cellular Pathology Laboratory (Ext: 32446), must be contacted before any material is touched.
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Use of City Sprint for specimen transport. On the Horton site outside of normal hours the laboratory staff will arrange transport to the JR, as necessary. Horton laboratory contact number for urgent specimens out of hours: 01295 229369.
