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Receive and prepare pathology specimens

Receive and prepare pathology specimens

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPAT301C
State Code
D8397
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/08/2011
Field of Education
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
01/08/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to receive and prepare a range of samples for pathology testing
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Receive specimens
  • 1.1 Receive and process specimens as required by organisation policies and procedures
  • 1.2 Check documentation for accuracy and legality to ensure that mandatory labelling requirements are complete
  • 1.3 Reject specimens in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 1.4 Affix bar-code labels to request forms and specimens
  • 1.5 Confirm requirements for specimen processing in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 1.6 Follow infection control and workplace safety protocols relating to the safe handling of specimens
  • 1.7 Maintain records of non-conformities in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 1.8 Follow the organisation's procedures for information recording
2. Process specimens for scientific testing
  • 2.1 Process specimens for diagnostic testing in accordance with scientist/pathologist instructions workplace health and safety guidelines
  • 2.2 Operate and maintain equipment in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 2.3 Follow Infection control guidelines during processing of specimens
  • 2.4 Enter data on specimens into database in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
3. Dispatch specimens
  • 3.1 Check specimens to ensure they are appropriately secured for dispatch
  • 3.2 Dispatch specimens to relevant department in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
4. Collect, sort and deliver reports
  • 4.1 Deliver confidential reports are delivered within acceptable timeframes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9401 HLTPAT301B Receive and prepare pathology specimens Unit of competency
C5090 HLTPAT1A Receive and prepare pathology specimens Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD237 HLTPAT301D Receive and prepare pathology specimens Unit of competency
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