Receipt Checklist
Receiving Inspection Checklist
Receipt Inspection Performed By: _______________________________
Receipt Inspection Date: ______________ Invoice Number ________
Shipment Arrival Date: ________________
The order is complete and acceptable
All discrepancies are documented
Discrepancy Item’s Name
Wrong Item
Wrong Quantity
Damaged Item
Defective Item
Back-ordered Item
Missing Item
Item Not Requested by Laboratory
Attach a copy of the invoice and order request with checklist.
The correct items were shipped
No items are missing
Quantity of items received matches quantity indicated on invoice
Quantity of items received matches quantity requested by laboratory
Manufacturer’s expiry date is acceptable
Items transported at the correct shipping temperature
Cold packs are cold (refrigerated items) or frozen or partially thawed
(frozen items).
Items are not crushed, broken or leaking.
Any broken or leaking item has been handled safely and disposed of
properly
Any manufacturer’s alerts or changes to the package insert are noted
Inventory records are updated
A copy of the invoice and order request is retained in the laboratory.
Shipment is unpacked and properly integrated with existing inventory
o Each item is labeled with the receipt date and the receiving
person’s initials before placed into storage or use.
o Each item is stored behind existing items in the correct bin or
area. (FIFO)
o Items are rotated following FEFO
o Items to be evaluated or returned to vendor are clearly marked
and segregated from items ready for use.
Source: Strengthening Laboratory Management towards Accreditation?