A Pathology Sciences “Pathology Request" form or other pre-approved test requisition forms must be completed with pertinent history, clinical data, special tests requested, and the following information:
MULTIPLE SPECIMENS – SINGLE REQUISITION
Surgical (tissue) and Non Gynecological specimens taken from one patient, on the same day, should be listed on one requisition and sent in one transport bag. This allows us to number and track your specimens more efficiently once they are received at PSMG.
REQUISITION APPROVAL
When specimens are received with (not previously agreed upon) NON-PSMG requisitions, the clinician will be contacted to insure PSMG was the correct testing facility.
The College of American Pathologists (CAP) has issued instructions for patient sample identification. All specimens (including glass slides) must be labeled with the patient name and at least one of the following second identifiers which are unique to the patient:
The primary container (innermost) that actually holds the specimen should have these two identifiers.
Other information, such as gender, source/site, date of procedure, or referring physician may be included, but do not qualify as a second identifier, as these are examples of identifiers that are likely to be shared by two patients on the same day.
BD MAX UVE transport tubes:
PSMG couriers are instructed only to pick up specimens displaying two identifiers on the specimen container.