An Update: Microbiology Specimen Collection and Transport
Abstract
Almost nothing is more important to the effectiveness of a laboratory
than a specimen that has been appropriately selected, collected, and transported. If
these are not a priority, the laboratory can contribute little or nothing to patient
care. Specimens should be rejected if there is a risk to the safety of a patient; i.e.
occasions where there is concern for the identity of the specimen, the wrong
container type, incorrect transport conditions, etc. However, it is always important
to double check if a specimen could be accepted. This may involve processing the
specimen so as not to compromise specimen integrity while also evaluating the
specimen for acceptability. In this review article, we will cover specimen
collection, specimen transportation, culture, and rejection by the laboratory.
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