Competency information
Details
Receive, label and store routine clinical biochemistry samples.
Considerations
- Minimum data set required for identification of samples and the importance of ensuring that this is complete and correct.
- Factors affecting sample integrity and appropriate corrective action.
- Types and implications of hazards and risks associated with handling specimens and relevant control measures.
- Procedures for handling samples which may contain category 2,3 and 4 pathogens.
- Safe laboratory practices, including principles of decontamination of equipment and work areas.
- Local and national health and safety policies and procedures and their application.
- Legal and ethical considerations and requirements in respect of examination, selection of control material and disposal of specimens.
- Relevant records, their importance and how to complete these correctly.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Interpret routine requests for clinical biochemistry investigations of major organ function in the correct clinical context and process the specimens that accompany those requests. |
| # 5 | Outcome Use laboratory IT systems for handling, processing and storage of patient data. |