Chapter 3: Handling, Storage and Transporting Specimens Flashcards

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What does the MA should do immediately after collecting a specimen?

A

Properly label the specimen.

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According to regulatory standards, all specimens must be?

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Document date and time of collection and a minimum of 2 unique paint identifiers.

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What does Unique Patent Identifiers can include?

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Patient’s full name, date of birth, medical record number or matching specimen barcode label.

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The acceptable identifiers will be determine by?

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The Health Care Facility.

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Specimens awaiting transport should be stored according to?

A

Instructions in the specimen collection guide.

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Does most specimens will remain stable if stored in the refrigerator?

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Yes, but some need to be frozen.

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The refrigerator or freezer used for specimen storage should be labeled with?

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A Biohazard label.

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Does food, drinks and medications can be stored in the same refrigerator or freezer with specimens?

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No.

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The MA is responsible for ensuring the the specimen is?

A

Packaged correctly, processed correctly and remains stable during transportation.

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All specimens must be?

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Label correctly, placed in specimen transpiration bag (biohazard bag), a self-closing bag with a zip closure and a visible biohazard symbol.

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Employees working for a health care facility or a contracted courier service receive training to handle specimens to?

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Ensure that they arrive at the testing facility in a timely manner and at the correct temperature.

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Does transport drivers carry coolers with them is necessary to keep the specimens could during transport?

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Yes.

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