Special Collection Instructions

Sample labeling requirements:
For all patients over the age of four months, when sample is intended for transfusion purposes:
-A Blood Bank ID armband must be attached to the patient’s wrist at time of blood draw.
-The tube may be either labeled by hand at the bedside with ink on an adhesive label or with a computer-generated label. Either label must contain the following information:
-Complete first and last name. It is acceptable to hand write name if cutoff on computer label.
-Medical record number
-Date and time of collection
-Name or initials of the person collecting the sample.
-Blood Bank ID armband identifiers should be on tube, either in sticker form or hand written.

NOTE: Sample will need to be redrawn if missing any of the above information.

For patients under the age of four months, when sample is intended for transfusion purposes and/or cord blood samples:
-Complete first and last name
-Medical record number
-Date and time of collection
-Name or initials of the person collecting the sample