Sample Stability:

CRP / CK are only viable for 4 hours when stored at room temperature

Refrigerate all chemistry specimens when not actively being processed; whether accessioning or testing

Ordering supplies from DynaLife:

DynaLife requests only 1 order per week

Use DynaLife supplied pour off tubes for DynaLife testing only

Only send specimens in DynaLife supplied pour off tubes

To simplify STH will order new pour off tubes to match DynaLife

Email:

Read frequently to ensure you receive important updates

Using STH printers for personal use:

This is a breach of STH policy so use these resources only for work purposes

Is it possible to extend ER collections until 09:00?

Request made due to longer time needed to complete am rounds and early drop off specimens are slowing down the start of maintenance

Roundtable:

ELA requests any extra labels that indicate a peripheral smear request should be brought to hematology

ELA requests the barcode not be crossed out for extra tubes. The barcode may still be used when a test is added

CBL asked for confirmation whether lab will open for Indigenous People’s Day. Answer – YES

Core Lab Group Only:

New call phone requested with louder ring tone and to eliminate the problem of the phone not answering when opened.

Fluid Counts

If a “Funky” cells present then a smear should be sent for pathologist review.

MWA 05JUL2018