Lab specimen collection manual

Specimen Collection and Submission Manual Special Pathogens Laboratory Diagnostic Systems Division Fort Detrick, Maryland Revised June Supersedes previous version dated MAY This manual is designed to provide detailed instructions for submission of samples that will be analyzed in the SPL. Tests that are not. Collection Manual. Welcome to the Biotech Collection Manual. This service provides links at the right hand side about general specimen collection information by Biotech, including: • General specimen collection and submission policies. • Our laboratory’s Critical and Abnormal Values. • Test menu link. Our Specimen Collection Manual is. Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog. This online test listing provides complete information about the medical diagnostic tests we offer, including: Laboratory specimen collection instructions; Specimen requirements (type, volume).

Title: Specimen Collection Handling Manual, Laboratory Author: Created Date: 6/5/ PM. Baylor Scott and White Reference Lab Specimen Collection Information TEST Order Code CPT Code Dept Specimen Requirement Methodology Reference Range Set-up Day Results available Acid Fast Smear AFSM Microbiology If ordered alone, see Acid Fast Culture for collection instructions. Collect specimen in sterile, leak proof disposable container. Laboratory-General Specimen Collection and Handling Guidelines Page 4 of 49 Order of Draw: Blood collection tubes must be drawn in a specific order to avoid cross-contamination of additives between tubes and to maintain sterility when blood cultures are drawn. The recommended order is as follows.

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