PPT-Module 5: Viral Load Specimen Collection and Preparation

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 biosafety. PROGRAMS. A Testing Site Perspective. Jorge Bujanda, MD. 1. . . Importance of stakeholders . in drug/alcohol testing programs.. 2. . US . HealthWorks as a multiple collection site service agent.. 3.. 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. Mrs. . 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. . Integrity. Introduction. A test result is no better than the quality of the specimen received in the . laboratory. A . poor quality specimen will probably produce an inaccurate and potentially dangerous . Evidence from modelling and economic analysis. Operationalising 90:90:90 from inputs to outputs. Rainbow Towers Conference Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe. 2 December 2015. Andrew Phillips, . Paul Revill. , Tim . Eng. Ahmed Al-. Afeefy. Eng. . Ahmed Y. Manama. 1. Objective. To . learn and . gain . experience in the . preparation . of metallographic specimens. .. To . examine and analyze the microstructures of metals and metallic alloys.. Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists Annual Conference. June 4, 2012. Omaha, Nebraska. Tom Jaenicke, MPH, MBA, MES. Washington State Department of Health. Tom.Jaenicke@doh.wa.gov. Outline for today. Laboratory toolkit . Session 2. Session 2 Objectives. By the end of Session 2 you will be able to:. Describe the step-by-step process as outlined in the PHC Laboratory Handbook. Highlight new or amended processes, procedures or practices.. Making Viral Load Routine Implementation experience from MSF Dr Helen Bygrave IAC 2016 Programmatic and Laboratory Must Speak to Each Other www.msfaccess.org/makingviralloadroutine Sites for Routine VL monitoring 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  . Specimen selection depends on the specific disease syndrome, viral etiologies suspected and time of year..  . 1.Throat,. nasopharyngeal swab or aspirate: Throat swabs are acceptable for recovering enteroviruses, adenoviruses and HSV, whereas nasopharyngeal swab or aspirate specimens are preferred for the detection of influenza and parainfluenza viruses. Throat specimens are collected by rubbing inflamed, . Truenat. ®. Tests for the Detection of TB and Rifampicin Resistance Central-Level Training​. These training modules were developed as a collaboration between the . United States Agency for International Development (USAID). 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. . Learning Objectives. Understand the dynamics of viral load during the course of HIV infection. Understand how viral load affects risk for transmission and progression of HIV. Explain how viral load responds to antiretroviral therapy (ART).