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Instructions for Collecting and Shipping Blood Tests 2025

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The document provides detailed instructions for qualified medical laboratory personnel on how to collect, prepare, and ship blood test specimens. It emphasizes that the kit is not for home use and must be used under medical supervision. Key steps include collecting the appropriate specimen, labeling tubes, completing a Test Requisition Form, and following specific shipping guidelines to ensure sample integrity. The document also outlines specimen requirements for various tests and suggests options for blood collection if a physician does not have a phlebotomist.

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How to draw blood instructions?

How the Test is Performed The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). An elastic band is put around the upper arm to apply pressure to the area. A needle is inserted into the vein. The blood collects into an airtight vial or tube attached to the needle. The elastic band is removed from your arm.

How do you ship blood samples?

Use watertight containers for liquid specimens with a positive closure such as a screw-on, snap-on or push-on lid, taped for an additional seal. If you place multiple fragile primary receptacles in a single secondary receptacle, they must be individually wrapped or separated to prevent contact between them.

What is the instruction for blood collection?

Ask the patient to form a fist so the veins are more prominent. Enter the vein swiftly at a 30 degree angle or less, and continue to introduce the needle along the vein at the easiest angle of entry. Once sufficient blood has been collected, release the tourniquet BEFORE withdrawing the needle.

What are the requirements for blood collection?

PROCEDURE Identify the patient. Reassure the patient that the minimum amount of blood required for testing will be drawn. Select the appropriate microtainers for the specimens to be collected. Wash hands and put on gloves. Position the patient with the arm extended to form a straight-line form shoulder to wrist.

How do you prepare for blood collection?

Heres how to make the blood draw easier Get a good nights sleep and drink plenty of water. Ask your doctor if you need to fast before the blood draw. Wear short sleeves. Take your prescribed medications beforehand unless a health care professional advises you otherwise. Bring your insurance card and identification.

How do you prepare the specimen for mailing?

Packing and Shipping Collect the specimen and place it in the appropriate specimen medium. Ensure that each specimen container is clearly marked with at least two unique patient identifiers. Secure each specimen container tightly to avoid leakage in transit. Place the medium in the foam insert.

How are blood samples collected and transported?

Storage and shipment of whole blood Whole blood samples may be shipped in well-sealed tubes at 4C. EDTA-supplemented whole blood should be processed for virus isolation within 48 hours after collection and must not be frozen at any time prior to processing.

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