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LAB TESTS
If you need to figure out exactly what tubes, containers, temperature, and timing for labs- chech this integrated database (available in the link below) from our UCD Pathology Department-


www.testmenu.com/public/cltdLaunch.aspx

Then simply click on the "letter" of the alphabetized "Lab Test Directory" (in the upper left-hand corner) to find the specific labs that you are looking for
DRAW ORDER
For accurate test results, follow the proper vacutainer draw order.

The following is an example of the most common draw order:
(only drawing the specific tubes that you need)
  • Blue (citrate tube)
  • Red
  • Yellow SST (serum separator tube)
  • Green (heparin)
  • Lavender (EDTA)
  • Grey (sodium fluoride)
LABELING REQUIREMENTS
If your labs aren't labeled properly, they will not be processed properly.
Click HERE to find out all of the details regarding specimen labeling requirements

CONTACT THE LAB
If you have GENERAL LAB questions call: (916)734-8767
** This will route you to a lab tech at UCDMC Main Lab **

If you have VIRAL LOAD questions call: (916)734-1670
** This will route you to Microbio specialist at UCDMC **
COMMON PROBLEMS
Collection Errors:
  1. Tubes need to be collected in FULL
    There are additives in many of the tubes and if they are not collected in full, it will not reach the correct/optimum concentration.
  2. Wrong Tube
  3. Blood was hemolyzed
Paperwork/ID Errors:
  • Patient has WRONG NAME/SEX/DOB etc. on lab sheet:
    In the COMMENTS section. Leave a note correcting the name/sex/DOB/etc. and stating it was incorrect previously.
    When the lab notices this error, their corrective action is to call the provider to confirm. Since most clinics are closed by the time the lab calls, they can't confirm the lab and its stuck in limbo. Your note in the comments section will serve as a confirmation of the correction any previous discrepancies






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