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Specimens with contaminated exteriors should not be rejected by the laboratory.
Specimens with contaminated exteriors should not be rejected by the laboratory.
False
Specimens contaminated with blood should be rejected by the laboratory.
Specimens contaminated with blood should be rejected by the laboratory.
True
Specimens for urine culture collected in a sterile container should be rejected by the laboratory.
Specimens for urine culture collected in a sterile container should be rejected by the laboratory.
False
Specimens in containers that are unlabeled or improperly labeled should always be rejected by the laboratory.
Specimens in containers that are unlabeled or improperly labeled should always be rejected by the laboratory.
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Labels and requisition forms that do not match should never lead to specimen rejection by the laboratory.
Labels and requisition forms that do not match should never lead to specimen rejection by the laboratory.
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Specimens contaminated with blood should not be rejected by the laboratory.
Specimens contaminated with blood should not be rejected by the laboratory.
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Inappropriate collection for the type of testing needed should never lead to specimen rejection by the laboratory.
Inappropriate collection for the type of testing needed should never lead to specimen rejection by the laboratory.
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Specimens that have been transported improperly should always be rejected by the laboratory.
Specimens that have been transported improperly should always be rejected by the laboratory.
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Study Notes
Laboratory Specimen Handling Guidelines
- Specimens with contaminated exteriors should remain accepted, ensuring proper analysis is still possible.
- Blood-contaminated specimens must be rejected to maintain testing integrity and avoid contamination.
- Urine culture specimens collected in sterile containers are to be rejected, raising concerns about sample integrity.
- Unlabeled or incorrectly labeled containers are grounds for immediate rejection to avoid misidentification.
- Discrepancies between labels and requisition forms should not result in rejection; proper protocols can clarify these issues.
- Blood contamination should not result in specimen rejection due to the potential importance of the samples.
- Inappropriate sample collection for the intended testing method does not lead to automatic rejection, allowing for professional discretion.
- Specimens that have not been transported correctly must be rejected to prevent compromised results.
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Description
This quiz covers guidelines for rejecting specimens in the laboratory, including improperly labeled or collected specimens, and situations such as unlabeled containers, mismatched labels and requisition forms, specimen contamination, and insufficient quantity.
