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Register · SPC-REG-003 · Version 1.0 · Approved by the ASF Expert Committee
Supports: 19.7
Purpose
Tracks each specimen to the laboratory and its result back to the requester, with follow-up of any missing result.
How to complete
- Record each specimen when it is sent.
- Check that it arrived, and that its result came back.
- Follow up any missing result at once.
Checks
| Check | Entry |
|---|---|
| Specimen and date sent | Yes |
| Arrival confirmed (date) | Yes |
| Result returned to requester (date) | Yes |
| Missing result and follow-up | Yes |
| Checked by | Yes |
Evidence
| Reference | Note |
|---|---|
| E-009 | Based on ISO 15189:2022 (pre-examination processes) and the WHO Patient Safety Curriculum Guide (2011). |
| E-006 | ASF Policy Framework v1.2. Adapted. |
| E-009 | ASF Expert Committee consensus. |
Change history
| Version | Date | What changed | Approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | the date of approval | First version | set Expert Committee approval |
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References
- Accréditation Sans Frontières (2026). ASF Policy Framework v1.2. (E-006)
- Accréditation Sans Frontières (2026). ASF Expert Committee consensus on Standard 1. (E-009)