📦 Specimen Reception Workflow

📖 Overview

The Specimen Reception workflow manages the process of confirming that collected specimens have arrived in the laboratory. This step is critical for tracking chain-of-custody and ensuring samples are available for testing.

🔍 Key Functions

• View Incoming Specimens: Shows all specimens collected but not yet received in the lab.
• Search and Filter: Find specimens by patient, request ID, or specimen type.
• Confirm Reception: Enter the reception details and update status to 'Specimen Received.'
• Track Status: Monitor specimens that are pending, received, or rejected.

📋 Steps to Receive a Specimen

1. Navigate to the Specimen Reception page from the Laboratory menu.
2. Locate the incoming specimen using filters or search.
3. Click on the specimen to open its details.
4. Review the collection information (who collected it, when, and notes).
5. Click Confirm Reception and enter:
   • Date and Time of Reception
   • Name of the staff receiving the sample
   • Optional Notes or Condition Comments
6. Save. The specimen status will now update to Specimen Received.

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