Phlebotomy

• You may receive up to 5 kits that will contain:
  • International Air Transport Association (IATA)/Department of Transportation (DOT) approved shipper
  • Vacutainer tubes
  • Labels
  • Freezer/gel packs if applicable
  • Federal Express packaging and prepaid airway bills
  • Packing instructions
  • Testing requisitions (if applicable)
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• Verify that the correct kit is being used by confirming the donor name and donor identification number (DID) listed on the outside of the kit
• Match the donor date of birth and DID provided on the testing requisition and labels
• Draw the tubes associated with each kit, this may include multiple samples to be shipped to separate locations
• Complete the tube label with the collection date, collection time and phlebotomist’s initials
  Important: For confidentiality purposes, do not include the donor’s name on any of the tubes
• Ensure correct tubes are placed in correct shippers and packed according to assembly instructions
• Arrange for shipment the same day samples are drawn