Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Blood

Container/Tube: Pink top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 6 mL

Note: A Blood Bank specimen for red blood cell products is good for up to 3 days after draw. (Collection day is day “0”.)

Specimen Labeling Requirements

Christian Hospital/NW HealthCare - Inpatient Transfusions

Label specimen with:

1. Patient’s first and last name (A printed patient label is acceptable.)
2. Medical Record Number

3. Date and time drawn

4. First initial and last name, or ID number of individual drawing specimen

5. First Initial and last name of healthcare provider witnessing the draw

Christian Hospital/NW HealthCare - Outpatient Transfusions

Label specimen with:

1. Patient’s first and last name (A printed patient label is acceptable.)
2. Medical Record Number

3. Date and time drawn

4. First initial and last name, or ID number of individual drawing specimen

5. First Initial and last name of healthcare provider witnessing the draw

NetworkReferenceLab Client Specimens

Label specimen with:

1. Patient’s first and last name

2. Date of birth

3. Date and time drawn

4. Name, initials, or ID number of the individual drawing specimen