Scope Include the accreditation status of the laboratory. Explain on who the intended user of the document is and what it does and does not cover (eg does not cover treatment or infection control). If further relevant documents exist, consider listing them here. Be clear whether this is for patient use or not. How to use this document will depend on its structure - hyperlinks etc. Key contact details This section should include: instructions on making enquiries for results and requests for additional tests on existing samples advice on how patients should obtain results; clearly explain whether patients should or should not call the laboratory directly for results this is a significant issue regarding data security and − clinical risk contact details for key members of staff Laboratory location and access details This section should include: whether the public has access to the laboratory or not and where phlebotomy services are located and times available location maps for both outside and inside the hospital if not contained in other documents the names and addresses of laboratories to which work is routinely referred working hours Collection and transport of specimens This section should include: procedures for the proper collection and handling of primary samples, including appropriate health and safety
Scope Include the accreditation status of the laboratory. Explain on who the intended user of the document is and what it does and does not cover (eg does not cover treatment or infection control). If further relevant documents exist, consider listing them here. Be clear whether this is for patient use or not. How to use this document will depend on its structure - hyperlinks etc. Key contact details This section should include: instructions on making enquiries for results and requests for additional tests on existing samples advice on how patients should obtain results; clearly explain whether patients should or should not call the laboratory directly for results − this is a significant issue regarding data security and clinical risk contact details for key members of staff Laboratory location and access details This section should include: whether the public has access to the laboratory or not and where phlebotomy services are located and times available location maps for both outside and inside the hospital if not contained in other documents the names and addresses of laboratories to which work is routinely referred working hours Collection and transport of specimens This section should include: procedures for the proper collection and handling of primary samples, including appropriate health and safety
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