How Do I Print Directly on Test Tubes?
Things You'll Need
- Blood test tubes/urine tubes
- Permanent black marker
- Fine tip permanent black marker
- Highlighter
- Blank white labels
- Black or blue ballpoint pen
Instructions
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Determine what procedures are in place for the sample. Check if it will need to be frozen. refrigerated or kept at room temperature. Sometimes certain blood samples need to be centrifuged immediately. Check to see if the sample will need to be sent out to another department, or if it is a stat. Check to see if there are certain rules of labeling that would need to be followed, such as highlighting certain tests.
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Print the patient's name, proper identification or lab number and the name of the test in clear capital letters, using the proper pen. Some of the labels that are on the tubes are glossy and hard to write on. Sometimes it is necessary to put a paper label on the tube. The printing must be neat and legible.
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Check, double check and triple check the correct spelling. This is very important. Sometimes a married couple will come in for some blood tests and have the same last names. A quick look will not do. It is important to check the name and number on the tube cross check it with the requisition. Make sure all the information matches.
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