Table 2. COVID-19 laboratory documents.
Document type | Brief description of document(s) |
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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.