Laboratory Refrigerators
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Good afternoon, might anyone know if laboratory reagents (quality control) be stored in the same refrigerator as patient specimens? Is there a standard out there that might state that we can or cannot store them together? All I found
was that patient samples could not be stored along with food. If anyone knows where I can look up this standard I would appreciate it.
Thank you,
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John Cuellar, MLT(ASCP) POCS (AACC) |
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance |
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tel. (956) 362.7697 mob. (956) 340-3667
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If there is such a standard I am unaware, because we store 7 days of patient samples in the fridge with our QC supplies. I believe that is an acceptable practice.
I am Joint Commission inspected, and this was a response I found on their website for FAQs some time ago.
Reagents Stored With Medications Or Specimens
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> Updated | November 24, 2008
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> Q: Can laboratory reagents be stored in a refrigerator that also
> contains medications or laboratory specimens?
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> A: Yes, laboratory reagents may be stored in the same refrigerator as
> medications or laboratory specimens. In both cases, there should be
> distinctly marked and separated areas in the refrigerator to minimize
> any risk of contamination from spills. Sealed containers may be used
> as a further measure to prevent contamination. Preferably,
> medications should be stored on upper shelves and laboratory reagents on lower shelves.
> Conversely, laboratory reagents should be stored on upper shelves with
> laboratory specimens on lower shelves.
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> Temperature monitoring and security requirements may be different for
> medications and laboratory reagents. The organization should follow
> the more stringent policy when these are stored together.
Thanks for the reply, this helps a lot
Carrie, thanks for sharing the JC FAQ. I would not have thought that any patient meds could be in the same refrigerator with patient specimens.