PPT-Specimen Collection and Processing

Clinical Chemistry Proper collection identification processing storage and transport of common sample types associated with requests for diagnostic testing are critical to the provision of quality test results Many errors can . Dr S . Homathy. 1. Pathology . The . branch of medicine dealing with the essential nature of disease, especially changes in body tissues and organs that cause or are caused by disease.. The discipline of Pathology includes both Clinical and Anatomic Pathology. . . Specimen Definition. . Any substance which is taken from body of a person for testing in the laboratory is called specimen.. . . For example:. . Blood. Urine. Pus. Saliva. Sputum. Nasal discharge etc. Collection. Specimen Collection. Basic rules for all specimen collection include:. Use aseptic technique. Inform . pt. about collection. Collect sample in proper manner & at correct time. Collect proper quantity of sample. بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم. Diagnostic Medical Microbiology-Laboratory Manual. Ear Culture. Aim of the test. Etiological diagnosis of otitis externa or otitis media by aerobic and anaerobic culture with identification and susceptibility test of the isolated organism(s).. Learning Objectives. Learn the types of viral load test specimens. Understand the process of venous blood specimen collection. Understand the process of dried blood spot specimen collection. Describe elements of bio-safety. Presented by: Eddie Reso & Donna Cornella. May 2018. Overview . Treasury Collection Systems. Collection Processing at USDA. Current Improvements. Specimen Tracking James R. Pomicter, BS,MLS(ASCP) jamespo@softcomputer.com 1 Goals of Client Specimen Tracking Setup Physical whereabouts of patient sample Organize workflow - Actions Decrease/eliminate lost samples MAIN ISSUE. ED DEPARTMENT DISSATISFIED WITH TURN AROUND TIME ON STAT TESTS SENT TO ED LAB/CORE LAB. PROLONGED TAT LEADS TO DELAY IN MOVING PATIENT, DECREASING ED THROUGHPUT . ED DEPARTMENT UNHAPPY WITH LAB METRICS BEING USED. Collection Procedure 1. Collect specimen in a clean bed pan or use a stool collection container placed between the toilet seat and the bowl. 2. Do not submit feces contaminated with urine or toilet w Specimen for COVID-19 TestingUse only an authorized specimen collection kit given to you by your healthcare provider or personnel at the testing center or purchased over the counter in a pharmacy or o General InformationCriteria for Specimen RejectionBody Fluid CytologyBreast Smears and SecretionsBronchial BrushingsBronchial WashingCerebrospinal Fluid CytologyFine Needle Aspiration CytologyGastroin ORIENTATION OF MUSCLE FIBERS. Surgeon should . Provide 2 – 3 pieces . of muscle of at least. 1 . x. 1 cm.. The piece on the L. is a little small.. At least one piece. Should be on a clamp. (preserves cross-. Specimen Labeling: ) A second identifier such as date of birth or health card numberIt is recommended that the specimen container also be labeled with specimen source (for nongynecologic samples)Spe Basmah. Almaarik. Specimen Collection. Collection & transportation of GOOD quality specimen for microbiological examination is . crucial.. Some tips. Laboratory investigation should start as early as possible. .