Labeling Basics
This must be included on every specimen label.
What is Patient’s full name, date of birth, MRN/E-number, date/time of collection, and collector’s ID.
Before specimen collection, this is what you do with the patient's armband (it is already on the patient).
What is scanning it?
These two individuals are who must verify specimen labeling during handoff from the sterile field.
Who is the surgeon or scrub tech and the circulating nurse?
Describe irretrievable specimens.
What is Specimens that cannot be recollected without harm (e.g., CSF, surgical tissue).
This _____ should be placed on every specimen container.
What is the label?
This should be done if the patient's armband is not scannable.
What is replacing the armband?
For specimens, these 3 items must be documented in the operative note.
Number, type, and disposition of specimens.
A staff member cannot label a specimen they _____ ____ being collected?
What is didn't witness?
What are black and blue?
This is the only time it is acceptable to not scan a patient armband.
What is an emergency situation?
Describe a verbal confirmation example used during handoff.
What is This is the right ovary for biopsy for Mary Doe, DOB 1/1/xxxx—is that accurate?
This must be done with specimens from patients in isolation.
What is label inside the room, then carry to the transport bag outside.
What is labeling the specimen?
This policy should be followed during EHR downtime.
What is the EHR Downtime policy?
This must happen when staff are relieved during a procedure.
What is a report must be completed before specimens are handed off.
This must be checked before placing a specimen in a biohazard bag.
What is Label accuracy and attachment.
This happens if a specimen is sent to the lab without proper identification.
What is the specimen is rejected?
You are collecting a specimen for an inpatient. This is when you scan the patient armband.
These 3 items must be included on tissue specimen labels.
What is the Specimen type, source (anatomic site), and procedure type?
This policy covers prion disease specimen handling.
What is Care of the Patient with Prion Disease Policy.