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
—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 mising any of the above information.