Introduction Laboratory technologists’ duties do not only consist of performing analyses. These specialists are also responsible for the accurate collection, transportation, and reception of specimens. Al-Rahba has a number of policies regulating the mentioned procedures. Specimen Collection The collection of specimens is a significant element of the pre-analytical phase that may impact the validity of results received within analytical and post-analytical phases. Specimen collection at Al-Rahba is carried out by qualified laboratory specialists or nurses. There are regulations and policies for each type of specimen (1). For instance, collecting blood specimens is possible at the Northern Laboratory reception while body fluids cannot be collected there. Collecting blood specimen may take place in the wards, the accident and emergency department, or in outpatient clinics. Body fluids are collected by patients and stored in special containers. If a patient is unable to collect urine fluids, special types of collection are employed, such as catheterization, suprapubic aspiration, and ureter catheterization. Laboratory technologists explain all procedures and their specifications to the patients (2). Blood specimen collection incorporates the following:   * specimen collection by STAT and routine analysis;   * providing the security of the sample while carrying it to the laboratory;   * specimen transportation by porters or phlebotomists;   * guaranteeing safety for the patient and the specialists collecting the specimen;   * making sure that all materials and equipment used for collecting blood specimens are not expired. Transportation of Specimen At Al-Rahba, the transportation of specimens is performed by a porter. If a porter is not available, a phlebotomist or a nurse should carry the specimen to the laboratory as soon as possible. Containers should have secured lids that prevent leakage. Body fluid samples are transported in biohazardous plastic bags. All specimens should be carried in an upright position. Labels should be located on test containers rather than on biohazardous bags since the latter are discarded after transportation. Porters should carry the samples to an accessioned area of the laboratory. They must not leave the samples unattended. If there is no one in the reception area, a porter should press the bell and wait until someone accepts the specimens. There are some exceptions concerning transportation:   * heparinized syringes, blood gases analysis, and capillary tubes are immersed in ice and carried immediately to the laboratory;   * Vitamin D, Ammonia, PTA, BNP, and Lactate specimens should also be delivered immediately and transported in ice;   * special coagulation tests should be spun twice during 30 minutes, and the plasma should be separated and frozen at -80˚C;   * specimens of quanteferon should be incubated at 37˚C. Specimen Reception There are several general precautions concerning the reception of specimens in Al-Rahba (3):   * laboratory employees should wear laboratory coats;   * technologists should wear gloves and change them whenever there is a possibility of contamination;   * lab workers should use facial protection d