Answer to Question #164277 in Biology for Adnan Hussain

Question

Specimen collection ,transport and disposal :General approach to Specimen collection ,transport and disposal

Answer 1

A specimen collection is a process of collection of body fluids for laboratory analysis and must:

• minimize the risk of errors comprising false-positive and false-negative results;
• protect the health and safety of both the patient and the staff;
• be collected using the correct technique and equipment;
• be collected at the appropriate time;
• follow all control precautions;
• samples must be labelled correctly;

During transportation, specimens must:

• be transported in containers must be transported in a self-sealing polythene bag
• be sent to the laboratory as soon as possible

For utilization of the specimen:

• specimen containers must be discarded into boxes or bags with disinfectant;
• reusable materials must be kept separate from disposables for disinfection before further reuse.