Sample Collection

The Sample Collection workflow tracks specimens from the moment they are collected to when they reach the lab.

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Sample Collection Process

1. A Lab Test is ordered (from an encounter or directly)
2. A Sample Collection record is created (can be automatic if configured)
3. The phlebotomist or nurse:
   • Verifies patient identity
   • Collects the required sample
   • Labels the specimen with a barcode/ID
   • Records the collection time
4. The sample is transported to the laboratory
5. The sample status is updated as it progresses

Sample Types

Pre-configure the sample types your lab works with:

Sample Type	Common Tests
Blood (Venous)	CBC, Lipid Profile, Blood Glucose, Liver Function
Blood (Arterial)	Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)
Urine	Urinalysis, Urine Culture
Stool	Stool Routine, Occult Blood
Sputum	Sputum Culture, AFB
Swab	Wound Culture, Throat Culture
CSF	CSF Analysis

Barcode Support

Biograph supports barcode generation for specimen tracking:

• Each sample collection record can generate a unique barcode
• Barcodes can be printed on specimen labels
• Lab technicians can scan barcodes to quickly locate the corresponding lab test