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CLIA SECTION 3: SPECIMEN COLLECTION

Test Records & Accession Log
Standing Order
Laboratory Test Request
Specimen Collection
Universal Precautions
Venipuncture Procedure
Color Coded Tubes
Venipuncture Using A Syringe
Venipuncture Problems
Troubleshooting Guidelines
Problem Patients
Collection Problem Report
Skin Puncture Procedure
Blood Smears
Specimen Collection Prep For In-House Testing And Transportation
Unacceptable Specimens For In-House Tests
Fasting Specimen Instructions
Routine Urine Specimen Collection Procedure
Midstream Voided Specimens
Urine For Bacterial Cultures
Throat Culture Collection
Stool Collection For Occult Blood
Preanalytical Factors
Day To Day Variation Of Test Results
Common Drugs That Interfere With Test Results
Panic Value List
Reference Laboratory Specimens Sent Out
Panic Values For Tests Sent To Reference Laboratories
Unacceptable Specimens For Send Out Tests
Collection Methods Specific To Facility Procedures