Blood Sample Management, including accurate labeling and safe transportation, is a critical process in diagnostic testing and patient care. Errors in sample identification or transport can lead to incorrect results, delayed diagnosis, and patient harm. This course provides structured training on standardized blood sample labeling, handling, and transportation practices to ensure specimen integrity, traceability, and diagnostic accuracy.

The scope of this course includes blood sample management processes across hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, clinics, and collection centers. It covers patient identification, labeling standards, sample handling, packaging, transportation conditions, chain of custody, documentation, and quality control measures. Emphasis is placed on compliance with laboratory quality and safety standards.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the importance of accurate blood sample labeling

• Apply patient identification and specimen labeling standards

• Implement safe handling and transportation procedures

• Prevent pre-analytical errors and sample contamination

• Maintain documentation and traceability of specimens

• Support laboratory quality and patient safety initiatives

Upon successful completion of the course, learners will:

• Demonstrate correct blood sample labeling and transport practices

• Reduce pre-analytical errors in laboratory testing

• Ensure sample integrity and diagnostic reliability

• Support compliance with laboratory accreditation standards

• Enhance patient safety and quality of care

This course is suitable for:

• Laboratory technicians and technologists

• Nurses and nursing students

• Phlebotomists and sample collection staff

• Medical and allied health students

• Pharmacy professionals involved in diagnostics

• Healthcare quality and laboratory management staff

• Anyone involved in blood sample collection or transportation