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SOP template library

Generic skeletons to adapt. They deliberately contain no clinical targets or protocols; insert values from your validated procedures, manufacturer guidance and applicable regulations.

Lab SOPs

Incubator daily check

Doc no: ____ Version: ____ Effective: ____ Owner: ____

Purpose; scope (incubator IDs); responsibilities; readings to record (per your log template); acceptance ranges (insert from your SOP/manufacturer); steps if out of range (notify, document, escalate); records & retention; review date.

Approved by: ________ Next review: ________

LN2 dewar top-up and level check

Doc no: ____ Version: ____ Effective: ____ Owner: ____

Purpose; PPE required; frequency; how level is measured; top-up procedure per supplier guidance; alarm testing; incident reporting; log reference.

Approved by: ________ Next review: ________

Gas cylinder changeover

Doc no: ____ Version: ____ Effective: ____ Owner: ____

Cylinder inventory; who may change; changeover steps; leak check per regulator manufacturer; labelling full/in-use/empty; reorder trigger; log.

Approved by: ________ Next review: ________

Witnessing and labelling (process controls)

Doc no: ____ Version: ____ Effective: ____ Owner: ____

Who witnesses which steps; labelling format; electronic/manual witness record; discrepancy handling; audit frequency.

Approved by: ________ Next review: ________

Equipment calibration & service

Doc no: ____ Version: ____ Effective: ____ Owner: ____

Equipment register; service intervals per manufacturer; vendor contact; calibration certificate filing; out-of-service tagging.

Approved by: ________ Next review: ________

OT SOPs

OT readiness checklist

Doc no: ____ Version: ____ Effective: ____ Owner: ____

Room cleaning sign-off; equipment power-on checks; consumables stock; emergency kit check; sign-off by in-charge.

Approved by: ________ Next review: ________

OT cleaning & fumigation log

Doc no: ____ Version: ____ Effective: ____ Owner: ____

Schedule; agents per infection-control policy; who performs; verification; records.

Approved by: ________ Next review: ________

Case-day coordination with lab

Doc no: ____ Version: ____ Effective: ____ Owner: ____

Schedule handover time; ID verification; communication channel; delay escalation.

Approved by: ________ Next review: ________

Front desk SOPs

New enquiry handling

Doc no: ____ Version: ____ Effective: ____ Owner: ____

Channels (call, WhatsApp, web); response-time target; data to capture; consent; hand-off to counsellor; CRM entry.

Approved by: ________ Next review: ________

Missed-call follow-up

Doc no: ____ Version: ____ Effective: ____ Owner: ____

Auto-message; call-back window; attempts; outcome codes; weekly review.

Approved by: ________ Next review: ________

Appointment booking & reminders

Doc no: ____ Version: ____ Effective: ____ Owner: ____

Slots; confirmation message; day-before reminder; no-show follow-up; reschedule rules.

Approved by: ________ Next review: ________

Records & document checklist

Doc no: ____ Version: ____ Effective: ____ Owner: ____

ID and consent document checklist (per your legal team); scanning; storage; access control.

Approved by: ________ Next review: ________

FAQ

Are these SOPs ready to use as-is?

No. They are structural templates. Your lab director must fill in procedures and values, then approve and version-control them.

Can I edit them?

Yes. Print to PDF, or copy the text into your document system.

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