What steps should you take to verify patient before specimen collection?

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What steps should you take to verify patient before specimen collection?

Verifying patient identity with two identifiers before collecting specimens is essential to prevent misidentification and ensure the correct patient–specimen pairing. Use two unique identifiers—typically full name and date of birth—and confirm they match what's on the requisition. If anything doesn’t align, do not collect the specimen, inform a supervisor, and resolve the discrepancy before proceeding. This two-identifier check reduces errors that can occur with name confusion or paperwork mismatches. Relying on a single identifier is not enough, collecting the specimen before verification defeats the purpose, and relying on the requisition alone ignores bedside verification. If the patient cannot provide two identifiers, escalate the situation and obtain guidance before continuing.

Verifying patient identity with two identifiers before collecting specimens is essential to prevent misidentification and ensure the correct patient–specimen pairing. Use two unique identifiers—typically full name and date of birth—and confirm they match what's on the requisition. If anything doesn’t align, do not collect the specimen, inform a supervisor, and resolve the discrepancy before proceeding. This two-identifier check reduces errors that can occur with name confusion or paperwork mismatches. Relying on a single identifier is not enough, collecting the specimen before verification defeats the purpose, and relying on the requisition alone ignores bedside verification. If the patient cannot provide two identifiers, escalate the situation and obtain guidance before continuing.

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