Specimen Storage Methods Quiz

Refrigerate (4oC)

Room (ambient) temperature (22oC)

Body temperature (37oC)

<p>Serum for serologic studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tissues or specimens</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Other body fluids, blood, inner ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patient's name, identifying number, age or birthday, source, date and time of collection, physician</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patient's name, hospital number, age or date of birth, sex, collection date and time, ordering physician, nature and source of specimen, diagnosis, immunization history, antimicrobial therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Amniotic fluid, blood, brain, cerebrospinal fluid, heart valves, pericardial fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent degradation or contamination, especially for unpreserved specimens</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure proper matching of specimen with patient information and accurate testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Risk of delayed diagnosis and treatment for potentially life-threatening conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers