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The second set of testing sounds like the proverbal "sink" testing. I can see counseling the first Tech and being more severe with the second Tech.

We keep cord blood specimens for 14 days. They are collected into K2 EDTA Blood Bank tubes and archived with the other Blood Bank specimens. Those not tested for RhIgG are maintained for evaluation testing when requested.

We use Igloo coolers and validate each cooler upon receipt. We also use Hemotemp stickers on RBCs, when packed on ice. Each cooler issue is recorded on a dry erase board with the cooler#, date, time, destination and patient ID.

We require that a Blood Bank Requisition Form, labeled with a patient ID label (or at least the patient's full name, med rec# and DOB) be brought to the Blood Bank by a badged hospital employee to issue blood products. The products are double checked at the time of issue by the hospital staff reading patient and product identifying information, from the Transfusion Record label attached to the product, to the BB staffer who checks the info in the computer and on the requisition form. Both sign the label attached to the product, then place the product in a biohazard bag or on ice for transport. JCAHO, AABB and CAP are fairly detailed in how product issue should be conducted. Hope this helps.