bevydawn1 0 Posted August 13 Just out of curiosity for a co-worker debate, does your facility's policies and procedures require a new specimen at exactly 72 hours after the specimen was collected or at midnight on the 3rd day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbostock 1,061 Posted August 13 3rd day at midnight, with day of draw being day zero. 3 John C. Staley, Dansket and bevydawn1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANORRIS 94 Posted August 14 Meditech is set for 72 hrs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marianne 59 Posted August 14 Cerner Millenium-3rd day at MN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cswickard 195 Posted August 14 mostly 72 hours, but if we can get some history - will extend until midnight of 3rd day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Saikin 1,264 Posted August 14 3rd day at midnight; draw day is day 0. 1 John C. Staley reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BankerGirl 190 Posted Thursday at 12:13 PM 22 hours ago, David Saikin said: 3rd day at midnight; draw day is day 0. Same here. On 8/14/2019 at 7:02 AM, ANORRIS said: Meditech is set for 72 hrs We have Meditech set to expire as close to 3rd day at midnight as we can get it, but we cannot make exact. It is always within an hour so it is rarely a problem, but I wish they would allow days instead of hours! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baby Banker 57 Posted Thursday at 01:07 PM 23 hours ago, David Saikin said: 3rd day at midnight; draw day is day 0. We do exactly the same, excepting neonates and pre-surg patients. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bevydawn1 0 Posted Thursday at 01:15 PM 1 hour ago, BankerGirl said: Same here. We have Meditech set to expire as close to 3rd day at midnight as we can get it, but we cannot make exact. It is always within an hour so it is rarely a problem, but I wish they would allow days instead of hours! I'm curious how you do this. We have Meditech also and this is what started the debate. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SMILLER 804 Posted Thursday at 03:34 PM Same as Dave, above. Scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMcCord 1,164 Posted Thursday at 05:18 PM On 8/13/2019 at 2:50 PM, tbostock said: 3rd day at midnight, with day of draw being day zero. This, plus Pre-admit patients are 14 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BankerGirl 190 Posted Friday at 12:16 PM 22 hours ago, bevydawn1 said: I'm curious how you do this. We have Meditech also and this is what started the debate. Lol What version of Meditech are you on? I did this with a rule in v5.x and also in Expanse 6.x. I found it on the KB section of their website. I don't see it anymore, but I can email you my rule if you are interested. I also found KB article 43874 that addresses extending specimen expiration date to 72 hours after surgery date rather than specimen collection date. It is based on location, and may or may not be applicable to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Saikin 1,264 Posted Friday at 04:21 PM On 08/14/2019 at 10:01 AM, David Saikin said: 3rd day at midnight; draw day is day 0. We will keep preops for 7 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
