Elements and Performance Criteria
- Receive request for collection of pathology specimen
- Assess request to determine equipment required and other special requirements
- Identify precise nature and requirements of the test request
- Collect relevant clinical and personal information by interview of client and document correctly
- Ensure pre-test criteria are met
- Refer pathology requests to supervisor if required
- Use of pathology collection manuals correctly
- Select and prepare equipment and appropriate collection containers
- Perform procedure
- Explain procedure to client and obtain consent in accordance with legal and organisation requirements
- Follow infection control guidelines
- Use personal protective equipment appropriately according to organisation policy
- Use collection and clinical equipment appropriately to avoid contamination of sample
- Follow organisation guidelines for safe handling of pathology specimens/non pathology specimens
- Adopt standard and additional precautions and seek assistance as required
- Follow appropriate procedures for collection of sample
- Follow WHS guidelines relating to disposal of equipment
- Label and store specimens for transportation
- Care for client