We include occupation on the request form to set the stage and let the
phlebotomist gauge the risk. Starting with relatively low risk professions
like African whore, increasing through hairdresser, air steward, mechanic
("Check yer oil Guv?") to the fudge packer.
Over time they get better at guessing (through natural selection).
Laurie
-----Original Message-----
From: GP-UK [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Michael Leuty
Sent: 30 January 2009 18:33
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Subject: High risk bloods
Does anybody add a Read code to their patients' clinical record to indicate
that blood samples from that patient would be considered high risk, e.g. the
patient has HIV, Hep B or C?
If so, which Read code do you use?
If not, what protocol do you use to ensure that both phlebotomist and
laboratory are aware of the high risk status?
Mike
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Michael Leuty
Nottingham, UK
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