Sample Rejection Criteria
- Inappropriate or incomplete test requisition form.
- No patient’s identification / test name on specimen container.
- Mismatch of name of the patient on sample and request form.
- No source / anatomic site of origin mentioned on test requisition when indicated
- Inadequate quantity of sample
- Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic or autolysed specimen.
- Sample less than 10ml for urine examination.
- Leaking or breakage of primary sample collection container.
- Transportation temperature inappropriate for the request.
- Samples for coagulation testing with inadequate or excess amount (under-filled /overfilled)
- Prolonged transport beyond stability limits.
