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. . 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. 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 . 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. 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 BD Life SciencesBD Switzerland Sàrl, Route de Crassier 17, 1262 Eysins, SwitzerlandTel. + 41 21 556 30 00 Simplified interactions from sample to systemsingle specimen handling using system racksminim IntroductionThere are many factors that impact the use and interpretation of Ct values that are generated during realtime PCR testing. Diagnostic laboratories should not include Ct values on laborator Adherence. Counseling. Flipchart. Adults, non-pregnant. nor breastfeeding. The mark “CDC” is owned by the US Dept. of Health and Human Services and is used with permission. Use of this logo is not an endorsement by HHS or CDC of any particular product, service, or enterprise.. . 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 .  . 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). Assist. Prof. . Dr. Shaimaa R. Al-. Salihy. PRACTICAL VIROLOGY. Learning objectives:. After this lab, you will be able to:. U. nderstand the importance of . and situations need laboratory investigation . 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).