NAC652.310. Record of accessions of specimens: Maintenance; content.

     1. A laboratory must maintain a daily record of accessions of specimens, each of which must be numbered or otherwise appropriately identified.

     2. Daily records of accessions of specimens must:

     (a) Be maintained in accordance with 42 C.F.R. Part 493; and

     (b) Include the following information:

          (1) A number that uniquely identifies each specimen, including, without limitation, an accession number or a number which identifies the person from whom the specimen was taken.

          (2) The date and time each specimen was received by the laboratory.

          (3) The condition and disposition of each specimen that does not meet the laboratory’s criteria for the acceptability of specimens.

          (4) The date on which each specimen is tested.

          (5) The identity of the person who performs each test.

     [Bd. of Health, Medical Laboratories Reg. §§ 3.5.4-3.5.4.2.4, eff. 8-5-74]—(NAC A 10-17-86; R177-97, 1-30-98)