Packaging Samples Flashcards
1
Q
What are the different types of samples?
A
- Blood
- Histopathology
- Saliva
- Urine
- Scrapes
- Cytology
- Stones
- Swabs
2
Q
What should you do when preparing for a sample?
A
- Wear suitable PPE
- Suitable restraint (may need GA/sedation)
- All equipment ready
- Think about how the sample will be processed (type of test and storage)
3
Q
What are the risks associated with packaged samples?
A
- Infectious disease
- Glass
- Hazardous chemicals (formalin)
- Delayed results from lost samples, mislabeled samples or inappropriate packaging
4
Q
How can the EXT lab techs be protected?
A
- Include absorbent material
- Seal in an air-tight bag
- Wrap in bubble wrap
- Attach a lab form with details filled out
5
Q
What is the labelled called that indicated hazardous material inside packaging?
A
UN3373 (Category B label)
6
Q
What are the 3 layers of P650 packaging?
A
- Layer 1= Primary receptacle
- Layer 2= Secondary receptacle
- Layer 3= Outer packaging
7
Q
What is the primary receptacle of P650 packaging?
A
-Histo pot, urine pot, blood pot etc.
- Must be leakproof
8
Q
What is the secondary receptacle of P650 packaging?
A
- Biohazard bag with zip lock with absorbent material inside.
- Must be leakproof
9
Q
What is the outer packaging of P650 packaging?
A
- Suitable rigid bad or cardboard box with bubble wrap inside and a UN3373 category B label
10
Q
How is a swab from a wound packaged?
A
- Charcoal/transport medium swab
11
Q
How is a urolith packaged?
A
Packaged like a tumour but without formalin
12
Q
How is urine/blood packaged?
A
- Label each individual tube and ensure each tube is wrapped in sufficient absorbent material
13
Q
How is a large sample packaged?
A
- Always contact the lab first to ask their advice
- May need soaking in formalin for 2 days, then wrap in formalin-soaked swabs
