CLSI AUTO07
Laboratory Automation: Data Content for Specimen Identification
This standard provides guidance for standardized specimen numbering, enabling consistent identification across processing sites and enhanced traceability. Use of this standard reduces the risk of errors in specimen handling and testing and extends the guidelines provided in CLSI AUTO02.
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{{FormatPrice(nonMemberPrice)}} List PriceCLSI document AUTO07-A—Laboratory Automation: Data Content for Specimen Identification; Approved Standard was developed to standardize the way specimens are identified. With the consolidation of healthcare facilities and clinical laboratory testing sites for a given healthcare enterprise, specimen processing may be achieved at a variety of sites. This standard allows for specimens from a given enterprise to be processed in a central location. The specimen identification must be able to not only be linked to the patient, but also to the requesting facility. This standard describes the format for specimen numbering that will enable specimens to be processed by independent sites and still be linked to the patient and the requesting facility. The standard is an extension of CLSI document AUTO2—Laboratory Automation: Bar Codes for Specimen Container Identification, which defines location and format of the label and the bar code.
This document will define a format for specimen identification in a logical manner that allows systems with different and varying capabilities to utilize a common structured format. Different identification techniques will allow varying amounts of data to be transported with the specimens. Each of these techniques will expand on the basic required information.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has evaluated and recognized this approved-level consensus standard for use in satisfying a regulatory requirement.
This archived document is no longer being reviewed through the CLSI Consensus Document Development Process. However, this document is technically valid and because of its value to the laboratory community, it is being retained in CLSI’s library.
This document is available in electronic format only.
CLSI document AUTO07-A—Laboratory Automation: Data Content for Specimen Identification; Approved Standard was developed to standardize the way specimens are identified. With the consolidation of healthcare facilities and clinical laboratory testing sites for a given healthcare enterprise, specimen processing may be achieved at a variety of sites. This standard allows for specimens from a given enterprise to be processed in a central location. The specimen identification must be able to not only be linked to the patient, but also to the requesting facility. This standard describes the format for specimen numbering that will enable specimens to be processed by independent sites and still be linked to the patient and the requesting facility. The standard is an extension of CLSI document AUTO2—Laboratory Automation: Bar Codes for Specimen Container Identification, which defines location and format of the label and the bar code.
This document will define a format for specimen identification in a logical manner that allows systems with different and varying capabilities to utilize a common structured format. Different identification techniques will allow varying amounts of data to be transported with the specimens. Each of these techniques will expand on the basic required information.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has evaluated and recognized this approved-level consensus standard for use in satisfying a regulatory requirement.
This archived document is no longer being reviewed through the CLSI Consensus Document Development Process. However, this document is technically valid and because of its value to the laboratory community, it is being retained in CLSI’s library.
This document is available in electronic format only.