The sample barcode couldn't be scanned today; how do I follow the procedure to fix it?

Today, the lab received a sample tube with a slightly worn outer label, and the LIS couldn't scan the barcode. The biggest fear is manually guessing the accession number just to meet TAT. I first followed the specimen rejection policy to verify the patient's two identifiers, collection time, and the requisition form, then contacted the collection site to confirm the original label photo. After…