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Form · SPC-FRM-001 · Version 1.0 · Approved by the ASF Expert Committee
Supports: 19.1
Purpose
Records each specimen as labelled at the point of collection, in front of the patient, with the date, time and collector.
How to complete
- Label the specimen in front of the patient.
- Write the date, time and the collector’s identity on the label.
- Attach the request form and check the labels match.
Checks
| Check | Entry |
|---|---|
| Patient identifiers checked (two identifiers) | Yes |
| Label written in front of the patient (yes or no) | Yes |
| Date and time of collection | Yes |
| Collector’s identity | Yes |
| Request form matched to labels | 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)