Transport and Delivery
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Routine Samples:
- Use the Trust’s pneumatic POD system where available.
- Samples from GP surgeries are collected at agreed times and transported via vans to the laboratory.
- Ensure samples are securely packaged in sealed specimen bags with completed request forms attached.
Urgent Samples:
Should be hand-delivered directly to the Haematology laboratory in enclosed containers.
Notify the laboratory by phone prior to delivery to ensure prioritization.
Packaging Guidelines:
- Use specimen bags with separate compartments for forms and tubes.
- Ensure tubes are securely capped and labelled.
- Avoid sending samples in unsealed or unprotected containers.
- For temperature-sensitive specimens, follow specific storage and transport instructions (e.g. 2–8°C for certain assays).
