Guidelines for the Labeling of Specimens for Compatibility Testing

This Guideline focuses on ensuring that specimen identification is a key step in every facility’s labeling requirements. The processes to employ and the concepts behind them are explained in this Guideline to help those seeking to improve their specimen labeling process. Outlined are specific features that should be a part of the facility’s quality assurance or quality assessment activities. Also included are labeling requirements of AABB, the College of American Pathologists, the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute and the British Committee for Standards in Hematology. Developed for the Scientific Section Coordinating Committee by Susan N. Rossmann, MD, PhD (AABB, 2002, 14 pages, digital, ISBN 978-1-56395-350-7)