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Isolation Procedure
Removal of Patient's Specimen from Isolation
Numerical Order | Procedure |
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1 Rationale | To properly transport a blood specimen or other specimens from a patient in isolation to prevent transmission of microorganisms. |
2 Equipment | -Blood tube(s) -Clean Biohazard bag |
3 Procedure | Follow the required procedure for entering the isolation room. |
4 Procedure | Before entering the isolation room: Label the blood tube(s) with the patient's name hospital ID # and the word "isolation" |
5 Procedure | Collect the blood, and place the tube(s) in a clean biohazard bag outside the room. |
6 Procedure | Complete hand hygiene. |
7 Procedure | Transport the blood specimen to the laboratory with the appropriate laboratory request form. |