Specimens

Question 1

What information is required when completing a sample request form?

Answer 1

• Patient name, Ward/department
• Hospital number
• Date/time of collection
• Diagnosis
• Relevant S&S

Question 2

What types of specimens can we collect? (6)

Answer 2

• Eye
• Nose
• Peri-nasal
• Sputum
• Throat
• Vomit

Question 3

List 5 types of specimens investigation (5)

Answer 3

• Bacterial
• Viral
• Serological
• Mycosis
• Protozoa

Question 4

What considerations must be made when transporting specimens? (6)

Answer 4

• Leak proof container
• Placed in double self sealing bag
• Transported to lab in container to prevent accident
• Biohazard spill kit needed
• Biohazard labels needed if infectious conditions
• Container must contain crystals to absorb any spillages