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?

Half-filled Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a clotted sample during transport?

Interference with accurate test results Signup and view all the answers

Which specimen should be transported in a transport medium?

Blood for culture collection Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of incorrect timing in specimen collection?

Distorted test results Signup and view all the answers

Why should blood gas samples be transported with ice?

To prevent sample degradation Signup and view all the answers

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

Cool condition with ice at 0 degrees Celsius Signup and view all the answers

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

To prevent sample deterioration or loss of viability Signup and view all the answers

Inhibitors and Special Handling in Laboratory Specimens

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Questions and Answers

What is the recommended temperature for transporting seminal fluid?

Which specimen requires transportation with ice at 0 degrees Celsius?

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

How should blood smears be filled to ensure proper handling?

What is the consequence of a clotted sample during transport?

Which specimen should be transported in a transport medium?

What is the impact of incorrect timing in specimen collection?

Why should blood gas samples be transported with ice?

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

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

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