Specimen Rejection: Understanding Common Causes (and What's Not)

Conditions least likely to be a reason for specimen rejection

* The appearance of the specimen

* The size of the specimen

* The type of specimen

* The temperature of the specimen

Conditions most likely to be a reason for specimen rejection

* The failure to meet proper collection and handling procedures

* The mislabeling or lack of labeling on the specimen

* The presence of contaminants or debris on the specimen

* The failure to transport the specimen in the correct container or medium

* The failure to maintain specimen integrity