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. . 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. Infection . Preventionist. Marianne Pavia MS, MT(ASCP), CLS, CIC, FAPIC. The . Scope . of Microbiology. Microbiology: The study of living things too small to be seen without magnification. Microbes interact with humans. of Surfaces. Things to Consider Prior . to . Surface. Sampling. Background – literature and present activities. Preliminary results from epidemiological investigation. Locations to sample. Collection method and equipment. 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 Cleaning Procedures Doc. M257-0818 Follow the recommendations found in the Product Insert of each DNAble kit for reducing the chances of contamination: Separated work areas are recommended for each 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 Collection Procedure1Open Culture Swab Plus Red Cap2Remove cap from tube Insert both swabs into the transport system to moisten the swabs3Instruct the patient to tilt their head slightly back or lie i and water and don personal protective equipment COLLECT THE SAMPLERemove the swab from its packaging holding by the end of the applicator and identify the breaking pointWhile holding the swab remove t 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 WEEKLY SAMPLESMaterials for collecting the nasal swab1 Flocked collection swab1 Collection tube with yellow cap containing liquidEach kit contains1 Roll of tapeFollow the instructions on the packaging Aaxis. ® CHG Antiseptic Swab Sticks contains 2% Chlorhexidine in 70% Isopropyl Alcohol liquid for preoperative skin antisepsis in the most convenient cost effective packaging available. The Swab Stick is supplied in a format that makes it easy to apply an antiseptic agent but still allows the clinician to maintain distance from an infection site. The Swab Stick comes in a handy notched pack allowing easy opening.. 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 .