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. 2020 Apr 8;11(2):265–275. doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1709715

Table 2. COVID-19 laboratory documents.

Document type Brief description of document(s)
COVID-19 requisition form Special fillable pdf for clients
Self-collected sample information Client letter for distribution explaining reasons why the sample is not acceptable
COVID-19 sample processing policy Streamlined processes for samples for specimen processing services
COVID-19 tiered clients list Tiered client list for ease of assigning tier in specimen processing services
Process for COVID-19 panel requests Job aid for validation materials, form to track requests for validation samples
Process for sending positive samples to state health department Job aid for sending samples
Transplant-related protocols for COVID-19 Job guideline for donor/recipient testing, labels for application on transplant samples for easy identification, courier directions for transplant patient samples
Mitigation plans Divisional guidelines for pandemic laboratory operations
Policy for nurse draw on COVID-19 inpatients Phlebotomy to be done by nursing staff to conserve personal protective equipment
Specimen processing volunteer aids Intake process for volunteers, description of job duties for volunteers, self-serve shift sign up worksheet
Self-attestation for employees Sign in sheet to attest that employees are symptom-free

Abbreviation: COVID-19, novel coronavirus.