Specimen Collection
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Influenza Specimen Collection - Centers for Disease ...
www.cdc.gov• Ensure specimen will be received by the public health laboratory during normal business hours. Considerations: • A nasopharyngeal (NP) swab is the optimal upper respiratory tract specimen collection method for influenza testing. However, such specimens cannot be collected from infants and many older patients may not allow
COVID-19 specimen collection guidelines for test code 39448
www.questdiagnostics.comAnterior nares specimen collection instructions: Use a single swab for collecting specimens from both nares. Position head slightly back, and insert the swab into the LEFT nostril, about one inch. Rotate the swab in a circular motion around the entire inside edge of the nostril. Do this 2 times and then keep it in place for 15 seconds.
Specimen Collection, Handling, Transport and Processing
www.aphl.org3.3 Extrapulmonary Specimen Collection Guidance Notes: So, let's look at some specimen collection guidance for these extrapulmonary specimens. For gastric aspirates, it's critical that the specimen be neutralized with 100 mg of sodium carbonate within 1 …
Specimen Collection Handbook - SAMHSA
www.samhsa.govfor the collection using the procedures for a monitored collection (see Chapter 7, Section E). The site must have all necessary personnel, supplies, equipment, facilities, and supervision to provide for specimen collection, security, and temporary storage until the specimen is
Specimen Collection Tubes - Quest Diagnostics
cas2.questdiagnostics.comSpecimen Collection Tubes Light blue tubes All plastic tubes other than light blue Clot 30-60 minutes Spin 10-15 minutes Pour into Transport Vial Label with Specimen Type Patient ID Patient ID Patient ID SERUM Do not use gel tubes for toxicology or drug testing * When using a winged blood collection set for venipuncture and a coagulation ...
SPECIMEN LABELING, STORAGE & HANDLING
www.cdc.govSpecimen containers . Use sterile specimen containers. Container caps should be closed securely and sealed with Parafilm® to avoid leakage. Vials should have external caps with internal O-ring seals. Specimen labeling . Label all specimen containers with the following: • Patient name • Patient ID number • Specimen type(s) • Date collected.
Endangered Species Act of 1973 - FWS
www.fws.govSec. 4 ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT OF 19736 (10) The term ‘‘import’’ means to land on, bring into, or intro-duce into or attempt to land on, bring into, or introduce into, any