Sample Rejection and Acceptance Criteria

5. A factor checked before accepting a sample to ensure there is enough for testing.
8. Mixing method to prevent clotting in anticoagulated samples.
12. Presence of unwanted substances in a sample.
14. Storage method to preserve certain lab samples.
15. Anticoagulant used in certain blood tests.
17. Ensures lab results are accurate and reliable.
18. The process that must be prevented in certain blood samples.
20. A portion of a sample used for testing.
23. A blood test requiring fasting in some cases.
24. The liquid portion of blood that contains clotting factors.
25. Occurs when anticoagulant is not properly mixed with blood.
27. Anticoagulant used for hematology tests.
29. Substance used to prevent clotting in blood samples.

1. Ensuring lab equipment gives accurate readings.
2. A substance released into plasma when RBCs rupture.
3. Proper handling of samples between collection and testing.
4. Decision made when a sample does not meet lab criteria.
6. A pre-collection requirement for tests like glucose and lipid profile.
7. Red blood cell rupture that causes serum/plasma to appear pink or red.
9. Yellow-colored plasma or serum due to high bilirubin levels.
10. The liquid portion of blood after clotting.
11. A warning label for potentially infectious samples.
13. The phase where most lab errors occur, including sample handling mistakes.
16. Technology used in laboratories to improve efficiency.
19. Process of correctly identifying patient samples.
21. Presence of excess lipids in blood, making serum appear milky.
22. A tool used to transfer small amounts of liquid samples.
25. Process used to separate blood components.
26. Another term for a collected sample.
28. A common reason for sample rejection due to incorrect patient information.