Module 5
Collection, transport and receipt of specimens
Exercise
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What’s wrong?
How do you handle the containers/specimens? 2
Answers
• Box container is open and is not leakproof.
• Specimen containers are not packed vertically.
• Some containers appear to be open.
• Specimen containers are not made of clear-view plastic
• The box is not fitted with a locking mechanism.
3
What’s wrong?
4
Answers
• Containers are labelled only on the cap, not on the side!
• One specimen container is not made of clear-view plastic.
5
What’s wrong?
6
Answers
• Some containers are not properly labelled.
• Identification can not rely only on request forms. Containers should always be labelled (forms have been placed under the containers and could easily become mixed up!)
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What’s wrong?
8
Answers
• Containers are labelled only on the cap, not on the side!
• Saliva!
• Inadequate sample volume.
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What’s wrong?
10
Answers
• NOTHING!
• Containers are:– leakproof – clean – 50-ml capacity– made of clear or translucent material – screw-capped with a watertight seal.
• Containers are labelled on the sides.
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