Standards › Standard 19 › Registers and logs
Register · SPC-REG-001 · Version 1.0 · Approved by the ASF Expert Committee
Supports: 19.4
Purpose
Records the time each specimen leaves the collection point and arrives at the laboratory, and its temperature.
How to complete
- Record the time each specimen is dispatched.
- Record the transport temperature where the specimen type needs one.
- Record the arrival time at the laboratory.
Checks
| Check | Entry |
|---|---|
| Specimen and type | Yes |
| Dispatch time | Yes |
| Transport temperature (where required) | Yes |
| Arrival time at laboratory | Yes |
| Within the set time (yes or no) | 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 |
E-learning for this document
- Pre-Examination: Specimen Pathway (LAB-06)
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)