Abstract: A computer-implemented method for labeling and tracking a pathology specimen after collection and positive patient identification comprises the step of creating a pathology specimen record with a unique specimen identification code for at least one specimen. The method further includes the step of creating a label for application to a container holding the specimen, wherein the label includes the unique specimen identification code and creating an order with a unique accession number after the container is forwarded for processing, by scanning the label. The unique identification code is utilized for tracking purposes to ensure that pathology specimens for the positively identified patient are not lost in transit to the pathology laboratory for further processing. This improves quality to the patient by the elimination of transcription errors, identification of missing or lost specimens, and confirmation that pathology specimens are correctly matched to a patient.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for tracking and processing a pathology specimen after collection comprises the step of creating a pathology specimen record with a unique specimen identification code for at least one specimen. The method further includes the step of creating a label for application to a container holding the specimen, wherein the label includes the unique specimen identification code and creating an order with a unique accession number after the container is forwarded for processing, by scanning the label.