Specimen Collection,
Laboratory Diagnostics,
and Biosafety Issues
, Learning Objectives
• Know the basic components of specimen
collection kits.
• Know what specimens to collect, how to
collect them, store them, and transport them
to the laboratory.
• Understand laboratory safety precautions
• Discuss diagnostic tests and laboratory data
management
, Session Overview
• Specimen collection
• Specimen storage, handling, shipping
• Safety precautions in the laboratory
• Working with reference laboratories
• Managing laboratory data
, The Specimen
Collection Kit
Laboratory Diagnostics,
and Biosafety Issues
, Learning Objectives
• Know the basic components of specimen
collection kits.
• Know what specimens to collect, how to
collect them, store them, and transport them
to the laboratory.
• Understand laboratory safety precautions
• Discuss diagnostic tests and laboratory data
management
, Session Overview
• Specimen collection
• Specimen storage, handling, shipping
• Safety precautions in the laboratory
• Working with reference laboratories
• Managing laboratory data
, The Specimen
Collection Kit
