All test requisitions and specimens delivered to the laboratory must meet the defined criteria for:

Identification
Proper labelling of specimen and fully completed requisition
Collection criteria
Other test requests- collection signature required
Transported in accordance with the Transport of Dangerous Goods Regulations
Document the date and time the sample was received.
Assign an accession number to be used as sample identification in the laboratory.
Verify that the patient identification on the laboratory test request form matches the identification on the sample.
Examine the sample visually to evaluate for acceptability.
Review and evaluate the test request for suitability of the type of sample collected or the test.Determine the suitability, with respect to the test(s) ordered, of the transport conditions, including the following:

Transport medium or preservative for the sample
Temperature of sample upon receipt
Length of time between sample collection and receipt
Transport container intact, i.e., no leaks or cracks.Reviewing the name, sex, age, number, and test items of the sample to be tested; indicate any abnormalities of the testing samples; testing samples shall be stored in a -70 °C refrigerator.