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CMS SOM App. C, Tag D5317
§493.1242 Standard: Specimen submission, handling, and referral
(d) If the laboratory accepts a referral specimen, written instructions must be
available to the laboratory’s clients and must include, as appropriate, the
information specified in paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(7) of this section.
Interpretive Guidelines §493.1242(d)
Ensure the laboratory has provided written instructions to each client that sends
specimens/test requests. The instructions may contain information on specimen handling
(e.g., collection, preservation, storage, transport, testing schedule times and how to obtain
additional assistance for unusual circumstances).
History
Rev. 233; Issued: 09-12-25; Effective: 09-12-25; Implementation: 09-12-25
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
f23094d8e86e3a1fa95607d17022b22fa7b8378e712716d988b351f372bed3e2
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