[Histonet] patient identifier

[Webb, Dorothy L]

According to Joint Commission, the 2 patient identifiers (which they do not consider DOB) has to be as the specimen enters the lab.  On the blocks and slides, the only identifier needs to be the accession number as long as all identifiers are followed throughout the process.  We have all information in the LIS system at accessioning as it is on the specimen container and req.  As the barcode is generated on the block and slide label, the accession number is printed also.  We have been through many inspections of all types and agencies and are found complient in this area always.  Also, we have a member of one of the JC committees on our AP lab staff who keeps us up on all requirements:)




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