Do you verify patient identity?

For “Do you verify patient identity”, the practical answer comes down to: Photo ID and demographic matching; Guardian or POA rules for minors and dependents; Program-specific rules for trials. Your visit still depends on address, window, and what your order or kit requires—complete paperwork speeds routing.

Common situations: Caregivers booking for others; Facilities with shared rooms. On site, success means correct tubes, labeling, and any spin or temperature steps your lab or IFU specifies.

Photo ID and demographic matching interacts with guardian or poa rules for minors and dependents—adjust one and the visit plan may change. Mobile collection is professional venipuncture where you choose, with handling aligned to your lab—not a substitute for your clinician’s orders.

If you’re in one of these buckets—Caregivers booking for others; Facilities with shared rooms—book with orders, ID expectations, and special handling notes spelled out. Related questions below go deeper without repeating this page.