Specimen HandlingQuestion 58 of 100
Which set of elements must appear on a blood specimen label?
a.Patient room number and diagnosis
b.Patient last name and the test name only
c.Patient full name, a second unique identifier, date and time of collection, and the collector's identification
d.Ordering provider and insurance number
Explanation
A compliant label carries the patient's full name plus a second unique identifier such as the medical record number or date of birth, the date and time of collection and the identity of the person who collected it. Room numbers and diagnoses change and are not unique identifiers. Test names and billing information belong on the requisition, not in place of patient identification.
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