Biochemistry 2Stage: Specimen Collection and Transportation PDF
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Southern Technical University
Dr:Athmar Ali
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This document outlines general guidelines for specimen collection and transportation, including detailed procedures for urine and sputum samples. It emphasizes the importance of aseptic technique and appropriate handling to ensure accurate results. The document is geared towards professional settings, likely within a medical or laboratory context.
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Shared using Xodo PDF Reader and Editor Biochemistry 2stage. Dr:Athmar Ali جمع ونقل العينات collection and transportation of specimens General rules for collection and transportation of spec...
Shared using Xodo PDF Reader and Editor Biochemistry 2stage. Dr:Athmar Ali جمع ونقل العينات collection and transportation of specimens General rules for collection and transportation of specimens.تطبيق تقنيات التعقيم الصارمة طوال اإلجراء Apply strict aseptic techniques throughout the procedure. Wash hands before and after the collection. Collect the specimen at the appropriate phase of disease. Make certain that the specimen is representative of the infectious process (e.g. sputum is the specimen for pneumonia and not saliva). Collect or place the specimen aseptically in a sterile and/or appropriate container. Ensure that the outside of the specimen container is clean and uncontaminated. Close the container tightly so that its contents do not leak during transportation. Label and date the container appropriately and complete the requisition form. Urine specimen The first urine voided in the morning is preferred because it has a more uniform volume and concentration and a lower pH, which helps preserve the formed elements. If it is not possible to obtain a first morning sample, the time of the sample should be noted on the test Utilize urine containers that are made of break-resistant plastic instead of glass. specimens must be analyzed within 2 hours of collection). Sputum specimen 1
