PPT-Specimen Collection

Mrs Basmah Almaarik Specimen Collection Collection amp transportation of GOOD quality specimen for microbiological examination is crucial Some tips Laboratory investigation should start as early as possible . 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. CLINICAL EXCELLENCE . COMMISSION. 2015. URINE . COLLECTION, CULTURE . and . CATHETERISATION IN . ACUTE SETTINGS. 2. “…. . O. ver-testing . may lead to . overdiagnosis. , . the . circumstance where people without symptoms are diagnosed with a disease that ultimately . Royal Center for Disease Control. Supplies Needed . for Specimen Collection and Transport. Viral Transfer Medium (VTM) with sterile swabs in zip-locked bag. Dry ice or Ice or Ice packs (temporary storage and specimen transfer). 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. 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.. 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 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 COLLECTION OF FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION (FNA) SPECIMENS For Inquires, contact LifeLabs Customer Care Centre 1 - 877 - 849 - 3637 Ontario Doc # 21286 Ver: 3.0 Current Issued: 21 - Feb - 2020 Printed co 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 . 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 . Long-Term Care. AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use. AHRQ Pub. No. 17(21)-0029. June 2021. Objectives . Recognize that collecting a good specimen is important to making treatment decisions..