Introduction
Brisdoc’s mission statement “patient care by people who care” is ensconced in the Specimen collection , handling and transport SOP ensuring that SevernSide Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) provide safe, evidence based care when taking samples for further investigations. Furthermore, SevernSide IUC has a commitment and responsibility to the welfare, health and safety of their staff, patients and wider public to ensure they are protected from potential biological hazards, that may arise from the collection, dispatch, transportation and receipt of any biological materials.