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Specimen Collection

The document provides a comprehensive overview of specimen collection, including types, materials, guidelines, and the importance of proper documentation and patient identification. It discusses challenges faced during collection and emphasizes ethical and legal considerations. Key takeaways highlight that proper specimen collection is essential for accurate diagnostics and research results.

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COLLECTION

OF SPECIMEN
JOSEPH CALEB
TEMIDAYO
BMS/21/22/0305
 OVERVIEW OF COLLECTION OF SPECIMEN
 TYPES OF COLLECTION OF SPECIMEN
 MATERIAL FOR COLLECTION OF SPECIMEN
 COLLECTION GUIDELINES
 HANDLING,TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE OF
SPECIMEN
 IMPORTANCE OF PROPER DOCUMENTATION AND
PATIENT IDENTIFICATION
 CHALLENGES IN SPECIMEN COLLECTION
 ETHICAL AND LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS IN SPECIMEN
COLLECTION
TABLE OF  CONCLUSION
CONTENT  REFERENCES
By the end of this lesson, student
will be able to;
• Discuss collection of specimen
and what it entails. LEARNIN
G of
• Describe types of collection
specimens.
OBJECTIV
ES
INTRODUCTION TO SPECIMEN
COLLECTION
•- Importance: Crucial for diagnostics, research, and
treatment monitoring.
•- Objective: Obtain accurate, reliable samples for analysis.
•- Types of Specimens: Blood, urine, sputum, stool, tissue,
saliva, and more.
MATERIALS USED IN SPECIMEN
COLLECTION
•- Collection Containers: Sterile containers,
vacutainer tubes, urine/stool cups.
•- Swabs: Sterile swabs for nasal, throat, and wound
samples.
•- Needles & Syringes: Used for blood collection
and biopsies.
•- Transport and Storage: Biohazard bags,
preservatives, ice packs, and PPE for safe handling.
: BLOOD AND URINE COLLECTION
GUIDELINES
•- Blood Collection:
• - Methods: Venipuncture, capillary, and arterial
blood draws.
• - Challenges: Hemolysis, sample contamination,
phlebitis.
• - Blood Cultures: Strict aseptic technique and chain
of custody.
•- Urine Collection:
• - Midstream and 24-hour collection.
• - Importance of minimizing contamination and
preservatives for accurate results.
: SPUTUM AND BIOPSY
COLLECTION
•- Sputum:
• - Proper Collection: Deep cough to obtain
material from the lungs.
• - Challenges: Patient compliance and
contamination.
•- Biopsy:
• - Methods: Needle, endoscopic, excisional
biopsies.
• - Challenges: Aseptic technique, patient risk, and
proper preservation (e.g., formalin).
: HANDLING, TRANSPORTATION, AND
STORAGE

•- Temperature: Maintain proper storage conditions


(room temp, refrigerated, or frozen).
•- Time: Timely transport to avoid test inaccuracies.
•- Labeling: Clear, accurate labels with patient info.
• - Biohazard: Proper transport and storage to
prevent contamination and exposure
ETHICAL AND LEGAL
CONSIDERATIONS
•- Informed Consent: Patients must be fully
informed about procedures and risks.
•- Privacy and Confidentiality: Protect sensitive
health information.
•- Cultural Sensitivity: Respect patient beliefs and
preferences in collection methods.
CHALLENGES IN SPECIMEN
COLLECTION
•- Contamination: Handling errors, improper
materials, or external contaminants.
•- Degradation: Delayed transport or improper
storage can render samples unusable.
•- Patient Factors: Difficulties in collection for
certain populations (e.g., infants, elderly).
CONCLUSION
- KEY TAKEAWAYS: PROPER SPECIMEN COLLECTION IS ESSENTIAL FOR ACCURATE DIAGNOSTICS AND RESEARCH RESULTS.
- BEST PRACTICES: ADHERENCE TO PROTOCOLS, ETHICAL STANDARDS, AND CAREFUL HANDLING ENSURE RELIABLE TEST
OUTCOMES.
REFERENCES:
• 1. World Health Organization (WHO). (2011). Guide to good storage practices for pharmaceuticals. World Health Organization.
• 2. National Institutes of Health (NIH). (2020). Specimen Collection and Handling. National Institutes of Health.
• 3. American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). (2015). Guidelines for Specimen Collection in Laboratory Medicine. American
Society for Clinical Pathology.
• 4. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (2010). Laboratory Procedures and Specimen Handling. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• 5. Harris, S. L., & Miller, A. M. (2018). Manual of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques in Laboratory Medicine. Elsevier.
• 6. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2021). Specimen Collection and Handling. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
• 7. Tortora, G. J., & Derrickson, B. H. (2018). Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. John Wiley & Sons.
• 8. Mettler, F. A., & Upton, A. C. (2012). Introduction to the Principles of Specimen Collection. Springer.
• 9. Pappas, P. G., & Rappaport, R. A. (2014). Clinical Laboratory Medicine. Elsevier.

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