Once the Request Form and X-Sample labels have been printed (see Printing Barcodes);
1. Label the Sample Package
Attach the label marked "X Sample" to the package containing the request form and sample(s).
2. Label Request Forms
Attach the label marked “Request Form“ to the top right-hand corner of the request form as indicated below;
Note: Labeling of request forms in any other area may cause the barcode to be unrecognized by the preLink system, and the lab number may have to be entered manually during the capture process.
3. Label Samples
Note: PreLink sample barcode labels are printed automatically after the data capturing process has been completed.
For further details on the capturing process, click here.
The sample label must be attached to the sample as follows;
Note: Check that the patient details and date on the accompanying specimen sample(s) match the form details.