PDF-Respiratory Swab Collection

Collection of Respiratory Swabs This presentation will cover 4 main issues xF06C Collection of good quality respiratory specimens xF06C Maintenance of infection control xF06C Recording of p. with the Flocked Swab For Respiratory Virus Testing Nasopharyngeal swab specimens are the preferred specimen for the purpose of respiratory virus testing. There are 2 different respiratory virus te Nasopharyngeal Swab Materials  Sterile Dacron/nylon swab  Viral transport media tube (should contain 1-3 ML of sterile viral transport medium) Procedure 1 Tilt patient’s head back 70 degrees . 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. . 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). Lab 4. A.L. Lamieaa . Gh. . Fajir. Swab . coolecting. swabs are often taken for microbiological analysis.. Swabs are taken primarily for two reasons:. - To identify organisms in wounds known or suspected to be infected;. ital-Admitted Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI) 2010-2012 Project Summary In Arizona, epidemiological surveillance data for influenza currently includes monitoring Influenza-like Illness (ILI cases As per WHO case definition (Referred and Systematic collect ed samples) Severe acute respiratory infections (SARI): An acute repiratory infection with a history of fever or measured fever of SARS - CoV - 2 (COVID - OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR HEALTH Nasal (Anterior Nasal) Specimen Collection for SARS - CoV - 2 Diagnostic Nasal (Anterior Nasal) Specimen • Nasal sampling is l 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 Specimen Collection Guide 150COVID19 adapted from https//wwwpublichealthontarioca/en/laboratoryservices/testNasopharyngeal swab150Preferred specimen typeTilt the patient146s head back 70Deep Nasal Swa IN0146Rev004For diagnostic useNOTEIf you have any questions about this procedure please ask your doctor nurse or care-providerWash your hands before startingIn the privacy of the examination room or Freuling CM, Breithaupt A, Müller T, Sehl J, Balkema-Buschmann A, Rissmann M, et al. Susceptibility of Raccoon Dogs for Experimental SARS-CoV-2 Infection. Emerg Infect Dis. 2020;26(12):2982-2985. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2612.203733. Weeks 2 and 4, Bi weekly after 36th week . 3. 2. 1. Dacron. (Gram stain). Dacron. 2 swabs. (Microbiota). Dacron. (Biomarker). Collect swabs one at a time in this order per the color stickers on the swab packaging .