Handling & Paperwork

Question 1

State the temperature. in Celsius, define as body temperature, room temperature, fridge temperature, and freezer temperature. (4)

Answer 1

1. Body temperature → 36.4-37.6°C (avg 37°C)
2. Room temperature → 15-30°C
3. Fridge temperature → 2-10°C
4. Freezer temperature → -20°C or lower

Question 2

If specimens that require body temperature are allowed to cool below it, what may happen? (1)

Answer 2

Specimens will precipitate or agglutinate

Question 3

What do low temperatures typically aid in? (1)

Answer 3

Slowing down cell metabolism

Question 4

What does it mean if a specimen is “photo sensitive”? (1)

Answer 4

Sensitive to and may be broken down by light

Question 5

List 5 ways to protect samples from light. (5)

Answer 5

1. Aluminum (most common)
2. Amber tubes
3. Biohazard bags
4. Light-blocking transport containers
5. Double sponge

Question 6

What does QNS stand for?

Answer 6

Quantity not sufficient

Question 7

What are 2 common reasons for specimens being rejected from the lab? (2)

Answer 7

1. Clotting specimens

2. Hemolyzed specimens

Question 8

What reason might a coagulation tube be rejected?

Answer 8

Lack of 9:1 ratio in blood to additive

Question 9

What are the 3 obligations of suppliers in regards to MSDS?

Answer 9

1. MSDS have to be updated if new information becomes available
2. If no new material becomes available in the 3yrs after the MSDS was created, the supplier has to review the MSDS to make sure the information is still accurate and redate the MSDS
3. The supplier should provide the updated MSDS to the customers buying a controlled product after the change to the MSDS is made

Question 10

State the one requirement necessary in Canada for MSDS.

Answer 10

Must be available in both French and English

Question 11

List the 3 main duties of the employer in charge of a worksite where controlled products are used. (3)

Answer 11

1. Ensure that controlled products are labelled or identified
2. Obtain MSDS for all controlled products
3. Educate workers

Question 12

State the 3 duties of the employer in regards to supplier labels. (3)

Answer 12

1. The employer must ensure that every container of a controlled product received from a supplier has a supplier label
2. The employer must ensure that until the supplier container is empty, the label is not deliberately removed, destroyed, or changed
3. If the supplier has not provided the appropriate label for the controlled product, the employer is allowed to store a controlled product, but not use it until proper labels are obtained

Question 13

Who does the employer notify in writing after making reasonable efforts to obtain the supplier label?

Answer 13

Ministry of Labour

Question 14

List the 3 components that must be included in a workplace label. (3)

Answer 14

1. The identity of the substance
2. Information on the safe handling of the product
3. Statement that the MSDS is available