Laboratory Sample Accessioning Workflow

Laboratory sample accessioning is the controlled handoff between receipt and testing. This flowchart begins with package and identity checks, then routes any mismatch into a resolution loop rather than allowing the sample to continue. Once identifiers match, accessioning and laboratory-system recording create a traceable record before the sample reaches the testing area. The short sequence is useful for staff training, SOP discussion, and finding the place where samples can be delayed. It should be adapted to the laboratory's own validated procedures, specimen requirements, and quality system.