Handling Blood Samples for Diagnostic Purposes
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Flashcards covering key concepts related to the handling of blood samples for diagnostic purposes.
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Specimen Handling Instructions
Guidelines for handling blood samples, including centrifugation and storage conditions.
Centrifugation
A process applied to separate components in a blood sample by spinning it at high speed.
Storage Temperature
Conditions under which blood samples should be kept: room air, refrigerated, or frozen.
Light Exposure Guidelines
Instructions to determine how to protect blood samples from light to maintain integrity.
Time Management
The practice of managing the timing of specimen processing for accurate test results.
Patient Preparation
Specific guidelines for preparing the patient prior to taking blood samples for testing.
Reference Laboratory
The laboratory a specimen is sent to for testing, which can provide handling assistance.
Phlebotomy
The procedure of drawing blood for diagnostic testing.
