§ 5.43. Identification of specimens.

 Every specimen received for testing shall be numbered, listed in an accession book or otherwise marked so that it may be identified definitely and related to the patient, and the submitting member of the healing arts or the referring laboratory. An appropriate dated record of its receipt, disposition and examination, findings obtained, and charges assigned shall be made and kept on file for the minimum period required by statute. The records shall be available for inspection by authorized representatives of the Department.

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