Policies for storage of records and samples

PURPOSE: This sop explains the policy followed for storage of various records like LRF, result records etc. in the section.   

2. STAFF RESPONSIBLE AND AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM THE PROCEDURE: All laboratory staff

3. PRINCIPLE OF PROCEDURE USED FOR EXAMINATION: For easy archival of data if required in future

4. PROCEDURE

1. LRF are retained for a period of one year from the date of receipt.

2. Result records and printouts of ELISA are retained for a period of 6 months.

3. Worksheets and protocols are retained for a period of 1 year.

4. Registers of patient details are kept for 1 year.

5. Serum samples are retained for 24 hours at 2°C to 8°C after testing or till reports are dispatched.