Test Directory
A complete up to date test menu with info on specimen collection, requirements, storage, preservation, and transport guidelines
What is a test directory
This is the action required when a sample is rejected due to an improper or incomplete label
What is Recollect - RECOLL
This emergency code is prompted when staff encounters a patient or visitor exhibiting aggressive behavior
What is Code Violet
What 4 letter code would you enter underneath the test code in order entry for a sample issue needing a quick clarification or waiver?
What is SIDB
This is the abbreviation for a complete blood count
What is a CBC
RBC, HGB, HCT are all components of this popular blood test
What is a CBC or complete blood count
Failure to follow frozen protocol could result in this rejection code, indicating the specimen integrity was compromised due to the temperature
What is WTEMP
This code alerts hospital staff involving a person with a weapon or hostage situation, requiring immediate lockdown procedures
What is Code Silver
You are registering a lead card that is labeled in the way: Specimen: Smith, John DOB: 10/10/2024. Requisition: Smyth, John DOB: 10/10/24. This will require?
What is a quick clarification - only one letter is off
This sample is usually brought down in an envelope and must be batched at certain times on each shift
What is a newborn screen
If I'm asking for "Lytes" what 4 components in the blood am I looking for?
What is Na (sodium), K (potassium), Cl (chloride), Co2 (carbon dioxide)
The code is used when the lab order is canceled or unprocessed due to missing information, providers request or improper handling
What is Test not performed - TNP
This color code triggers activation of the R.A.C.E protocol
What is Code Red
The following scenario would require a waiver: Specimen: Jones, Bob DOB: 1/3/2024, Requisition: Jones, Bob DOB: 7/5/2023. True or False
True
These two tests are the most common STAT orders received in the Endo department
What are BNP and TNI
Urines can be stored in the refrigerator for 7 days just in case add on testing for urinalysis or urine culture. True or false
False - urine stability 24 hrs
A blood sample sitting out to long before reaching the lab might get rejected with this code
What is Specimen too old - SPTO
During this code staff are immediately given vital information including clothing, age, and physical features to aid in a rapid search and prevent exits
What is Code Adam
You receive a fresh tissue surgical sample and discover it is NOT labeled. What do you need to do?
What is an IMAPP & contact appropriate staff for signing
When receiving interfaced RIB specimens from other hospitals, this code identifies Licking Memorial
What is 615
A test for urine often done to check for kidney problems, urinary tract infections or diabetes
A nurse draws a blood sample for a patient in the emergency department during a busy shift. In the rush to get labs sent out quickly, the specimen tube is placed in the transport bin without a patient label. When it arrives at the lab this rejection code is used
What is unlabeled - UNLABL
When this color code is announced over a hospital intercom, it signals a medical emergency
What is Code Blue
The following scenario would require a waiver: Specimen: G.W. DOB:10/6/2025, Requisition: George Washington, DOB: 10/6/2025. True or False?
False
This chemistry test must be placed on ice immediately after collection to prevent false elevation due to continued metabolic activity
What is ammonia