7. Storage of the biological samples for analysis and transportation to the laboratory Flashcards
What is Storage Procedure?
Growth Prevention of Microbes
Specimen to be Refrigerated Promptly after Collection
Contain Indicated Chemical Preservative (If Necessary)
Which Specimens are Transported?
Blood
Urine
Body Fluids
Tissue Specimens
What Must be AVOIDED when Transporting Specimens?
AVOID Direct Exposure to Light
As it Causes BREAKDOWN of Certain Analytes = Bilirubin
What Must You Do to Examine ‘Unstable Constituents’?
Specimens Kept at 4°C
IMMEDIATELY AFTER Collection
Transported on Ice
What is Considered a Biohazard?
Broken / Leaking Specimens
To Those in Contact with them
What is the Criteria for Rejection of the Specimen for Laboratory Analysis?
- Inadequate / Improper Sample Identification
- Improper Collection Tube
- Insufficient Quantity of Sample
- Sample Hemolized, Lipemic or Icteric
- Anticoagulated Blood Clotted
- Sample Improperly Transported
- Anticoagulated Tube, Insufficiently Filled
Which of the following criteria are valid when to reject a specimen as unacceptable for testing?
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Improper collection tube used
Hemolyzed, Lipemic or Icteric Sample
Blood Coagulated with anticoagulant
Sample improperly transported
