Blood samples, which are missing any of this information, are rejected. A new sample will then need to be drawn and properly labeled. Or the new picture hospital card. Sign blood product request form indicating you verified patient Identification. The major cause of acute transfusion-related death is error in identification.
Patient identification is the most important step in the transfusion procedure.
Collect blood specimen in large red top tube. If venipuncture required, use 20 gauge needle or larger for adults and a 22 or 23 gauge needle for children. To prevent hemolysis of the blood sample, a 22 gauge needle or larger should be used to obtain the blood sample. The minimum sample volume needed is 8 ml. Will have to draw one tube for each two units.