Inhibitors and Special Handling in Laboratory Specimens

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What is the recommended temperature for transporting seminal fluid?

  • Room temperature
  • 25 degrees Celsius
  • 37 degrees Celsius (correct)
  • 4 degrees Celsius

Which specimen requires transportation with ice at 0 degrees Celsius?

  • Cerebrospinal fluid
  • Amniotic fluid (correct)
  • Urine
  • Nasopharyngeal swab

What is the impact of insufficient quantity in a specimen container?

  • Increased risk of contamination
  • No impact on test results
  • Positive effect on test results
  • Decreased accuracy of test results (correct)

How should blood smears be filled to ensure proper handling?

<p>Half-filled (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a clotted sample during transport?

<p>Interference with accurate test results (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which specimen should be transported in a transport medium?

<p>Blood for culture collection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of incorrect timing in specimen collection?

<p>Distorted test results (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should blood gas samples be transported with ice?

<p>To prevent sample degradation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what condition should samples for blood gas analysis be transported?

<p>Cool condition with ice at 0 degrees Celsius (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to follow specific delivery time limits for specimens?

<p>To prevent sample deterioration or loss of viability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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