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 recomm
Indications for Sputum Collection • Initial diagnosis of TB: • Collect a series of three sputum specimens, 8-24 hours apart, at least one of which is an early morning specimen • Optimally, sputum should be collected before the initiation of drug therapy • For release from home isolation:
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