Chapter 3: Handling, Storage and Transporting Specimens Flashcards
What does the MA should do immediately after collecting a specimen?
Properly label the specimen.
According to regulatory standards, all specimens must be?
Document date and time of collection and a minimum of 2 unique paint identifiers.
What does Unique Patent Identifiers can include?
Patient’s full name, date of birth, medical record number or matching specimen barcode label.
The acceptable identifiers will be determine by?
The Health Care Facility.
Specimens awaiting transport should be stored according to?
Instructions in the specimen collection guide.
Does most specimens will remain stable if stored in the refrigerator?
Yes, but some need to be frozen.
The refrigerator or freezer used for specimen storage should be labeled with?
A Biohazard label.
Does food, drinks and medications can be stored in the same refrigerator or freezer with specimens?
No.
The MA is responsible for ensuring the the specimen is?
Packaged correctly, processed correctly and remains stable during transportation.
All specimens must be?
Label correctly, placed in specimen transpiration bag (biohazard bag), a self-closing bag with a zip closure and a visible biohazard symbol.
Employees working for a health care facility or a contracted courier service receive training to handle specimens to?
Ensure that they arrive at the testing facility in a timely manner and at the correct temperature.
Does transport drivers carry coolers with them is necessary to keep the specimens could during transport?
Yes.
