Specimen Identification (Labelling)

The laboratory reserves the right to refuse improperly labeled specimens. Specimens collected for laboratory testing must be labelled with a permanently attached label in the form of a computer generated label or written legibly in indelible ink.  The label must include, at minimum, the patient's legal name (last name and first name), and a second identifier that can be traced directly back to the patient, specifically their Personal Health Number (PHN) or Medical Record Number (MRN).  The label should match the requisition accordingly.