Mandatory Data Set Requirements
Referring clinicians are requested to comply with NHS Lothian Policy on Mandatory Data set requirements for patient identification.
Hospital labels should be used wherever possible. If no label is available the following information must be legibly written
- Patient Identifier Number (CHI or Hospital)
- Surname, Forename, Date of Birth
- Gender and Location.
If the Patient Identifier Number is not available, the data set must include the first line of the address and postcode.
Failure to comply with this policy will result in the sample being rejected or the result delayed until the necessary information is provided.
Referral reason should also be provided to prevent delays in testing.
