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Register · SPC-REG-002 · Version 1.0 · Approved by the ASF Expert Committee
Supports: 19.5
Purpose
Records each specimen that is rejected, the reason, and that the requester was told.
How to complete
- Reject any specimen that is mislabelled, leaking or delayed.
- Record the reason for the rejection.
- Record that the requester was told, and how.
Checks
| Check | Entry |
|---|---|
| Date and specimen | Yes |
| Reason (mislabelled, leaking, delayed, other) | Yes |
| Requester told (date, how) | Yes |
| Recaptured or recollected (yes or no) | Yes |
| Recorded 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)