Transcription of Specimen Collection, Handling, Transport and Processing
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Specimen collection , Handling, Transport and Processing 1 Part 1: Specimen collection Handling and Transport 2 Specimen Quality is Important The results of tests, as they affect patient diagnosis and treatment, are directly related to the quality of the Specimen collected and delivered to the laboratory. 3 Working with Healthcare Providers Laboratories must develop a good working relationship with health care providers collecting patient specimens Laboratories should have a reference manual for providers that includes: Specimen type and volume requirements Specimen collection , labeling, storage and Transport instructions Specimen rejection criteria Laboratories should provide specific feedback to individual healthcare providers regarding problems with the quality of specimens received and provide recommendations for improvement 4 Specimen Types I.
other sterile container Transport as soon as possible at room temperature If transport is delayed more than 1 hour, refrigerate specimen. 14 • The doubling time for other common respiratory flora is 15 to 20 minutes • The doubling time for M. tuberculosis is 12 to 24 hours
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RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS OTHER THAN, Respiratory conditions, RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS OTHER THAN TUBERCULOSIS, Global Impact of Respiratory Disease, Respiratory, Tuberculosis, Other, Specimen Collection, Handling, Transport and Processing, Other than, Chapter 2 Transmission and Pathogenesis of Tuberculosis, Homelessness, Conditions, Missouri