Positively identifying collector, patient, and specimen with barcode accuracy reduces the potential for mislabeling or misidentifying specimens. In addition, printing labels at the patient’s bedside ensures that you always use the right label. This eliminates the need to carry pre-printed labels to the floor. With the wireless handheld client, lab personnel and phlebotomists are immediately notified when samples are required, and what tests have been ordered for what patient. So, you are able to conduct timely blood specimen collections with tubes in the proper collection order. At the time of collection, the Siemens Patient Identification Check prints a barcode label that includes the actual time of collection and the name of the individual who collected the specimen. This data may also be transmitted to the LIS. This improved blood collection process contributes not only to increased workflow efficiency, but to a higher level of patient safety.

1. Scan the barcode on the phlebotomist’s ID card to log in and record the phlebotomist’s identity.
2. Scan the barcode on the patient’s wristband to confirm positive identification.
3. Review specimen details — the type of container to use, specimen comments, and order of draw.
4. Scan the specimen container to link it to the patient order and automatically print the correct label for the correct patient and container.