Be willing to ask questions when necessary to avoid mistakes that make the specimen unacceptable for testing. Always understand that recollecting every type of specimen is not always possible. Suppose a specimen is lost or rendered unusable for testing by poor courier handling. In that case, your organization may be legally liable for damages, and lawsuits may be brought by the testing laboratory and/or the patient.
| Important: Follow the requirements during the handling and transportation of specimens. The quality of these specimens may be compromised, and the testing results will be incorrect. This may delay turnaround time and cause a very unhappy client when the specimen is rejected as unsatisfactory. A worst-case scenario would result in the physician acting on these incorrect test results and treating or performing unnecessary surgery on the patient. |
