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Clinical Laboratory

Hematology Bench Handoff Log

Shift-to-Shift Communication Tool

SAMPLE DOCUMENT

Shift Information

Equipment Status

Analyzer / Equipment Operational Issues Notes / Service Status
Sysmex XN-Series (Primary) Yes No
Sysmex XN-Series (Backup) Yes No
Hematek Stainer Yes No
Centrifuges Yes No
Microscopes Yes No
DAY SHIFT TASKS (7:00a - 3:30p)
Task Done Init Notes
STARTUP / QC
Perform Daily QC - All Levels (Low/Normal/High)
Review QC results - Apply Westgard Rules
Document QC in log and LIS
Hematek Stainer - Daily QC slide
ROUTINE TESTING
Process STAT specimens within 30 minutes
Report critical values within 30 minutes
Manual differentials completed
Body fluid analysis completed
MAINTENANCE
Clean aperture / probe wipe
Check reagent levels - order if low
Wipe down benches
EVENING SHIFT TASKS (3:00p - 11:30p)
Task Done Init Notes
Review/accept day shift QC
Process pending specimens from day shift
Perform PM QC if scheduled
Weekly maintenance (if scheduled)
Shutdown procedures

⏳ PENDING ITEMS FOR NEXT SHIFT

⚠️ CRITICAL ITEMS / ISSUES

📝 Additional Notes / Communication

Acknowledgment