Important Note

Adult: The phlebotomist must check the patient's armband and compare the patient ID number on the armband to the patient ID number on the requisition. The phlebotomist must sign the tube (preferred) or the requisition and indicate the date and time of collection as well as the patient ID number as transcribed from the patient armband to verify that they are the same.

Infant: Nursing must inform the laboratory of any previous transfusion or  transfusion history as well as any pertinent prenatal information (e.g.: rh incompatibility of mother). The patient must be wearing an armband with the correct identification. The phlebotomist must sign the requisition indicating date and time of collection as well as the patient medical record number as transcribed from the patient's armband.