Several axiomatic principles guide the collec-tion of specimens for microbiological testing (table 2). Specimens submitted for microbiological testing require proper handling from the time of collection through all stages of transport, storage, and processing. <> JSTOR is part of ITHAKA, a not-for-profit organization helping the academic community use digital technologies to preserve the scholarly record and to advance research and teaching in sustainable ways. resistance, bioterrorism, emerging infections, food safety, hospital epidemiology, and HIV/AIDS. Some features of the site may not work correctly. Read your article online and download the PDF from your email or your account. 2 0 obj ©2000-2020 ITHAKA. General principles in the laboratory detection of bacteremia and fungemia. Document/record specimen sent and anything unusual about the appearance of specimen 39. 3 0 obj Basic Principles of Specimen Collection Fundamentals:-Correct site-minimize normal flora contamination-timing Collection Procedures Patient Collected Specimens Urine: clean catch, mid-straem Sputum: v. saliva Stool Labeling and Requisitions Safety Preservation, Storage, and Transport of Specimens Preservation, Storage, and Transport of Specimens Specimen Storage Preservatives … Practice guidelines for ordering stool ova and parasite testing in a pediatric population. Req. of specimen at the right time 3. Special sections include articles on antimicrobial For terms and use, please refer to our Terms and Conditions The Alberta Children's Hospital. x��]s�6��3�|$o"� ��k�3�ⴹIҴ��%�Z�l]eI��d�_��o���N��P$���^ ^~~�������Aru\��^^\��x��,������q�EP$Y\�������I,��뷟./����, _}�fE�v|�fY����Ѭ?Fi�.����S��D3��D��q�����'��_޽�9��0��>��������%�zy1����`�]L�Bp�~�Y_�A^Vq�{��O���H�ƥ�q�3>kX�^�#�r9�WQ��a`���CYV��\~N��+Hr��y%�;-�#2�GFU,�A*��!���Ţ>/���!��˨b1���W�Лm�s��,���#��kgI�I}w��-i��ʰ3o�#�C�,�E�A�PoO+���ҨO�bqh�N���ExO.#��N��,#|�_k5\U�!���%+��!��1&䗽�k���HE�,5���QYD The following basic principles of specimen collection are fundamental to ensuring appropriate specimen management: • If possible, collect the specimen in the acute phase of the infection and before antibiotics are administered. 7. Urine Specimens – an overview of collection methods, collection devices, specimen handling and transportation This Focus Topic is the first of a two part series on urine specimen collection. 6. This item is part of JSTOR collection Quantity Not Sufficient. of diseases caused by infectious agents. Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, By clicking accept or continuing to use the site, you agree to the terms outlined in our. How many stool examinations are necessary to detect pathogenic intestinal protozoa? <> Complete lab. Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. of America. option. The IGSR will work with the sample collection group to create alignments and variant calls integrated with the main 1000 Genomes datasets once sequence data is submitted to the public archives. Request Permissions. The most self-evident of these principles is that specimens must be collected with use of strict aseptic technique from anatomic Wear gloves, gowns, masks, and/or goggles, when appropriate, when collecting specimens from sterile sites. Issues common to all clinical specimens submitted for microbiological testing include not only proper identification but also collection techniques that maximize recovery of microbial pathogens and minimize contamination. Label container accurately (addressograph), plastic bag 38. Box 1 provides a reminder of the general principle of specimen collection. *–��+oQT���. institution. Specimens must be collected at the right time, using the correct technique and equipment, and be delivered to the laboratory in a timely manner (Dougherty and Lister, 2015). Citrobacter infections in a tertiary care hospital in Northern India. ��5 ��1�j��aƕlF�0���ь�d���S&��j��7�y%!��qV!�Q����U��������z� �I JG/5�JT�0���?4UO�D �R�s!ꕶ 9�V��U=��Ų2����� �E����K��_?h�Ε�g��-# 5�56�K_���> ��τR?�ta=VД�q��!�Rsh���������q�a�7��4��V��n繧��RL�ub��:*UD "�( D(zdaDk�7HN��G� ��^ā_��@���MWÇl8.�O��ZR^�Y�e2�/�d)A�'+�8*�$qT�o��C��y-���d�$NE/�A�yD{��K�L�c��D���Bج��Ji.��]+��q����@�;� Clinical Infectious Diseases These are discussed in more detail in part one of this series (Shepherd, 2017). 5. A vast assortment of collection and transport containers for urine specimens are available. It currently publishes more than 6,000 new publications a year, has offices in around fifty countries, and employs more than 5,500 people worldwide. For morning specimen collection, the laboratory recommends that the patient be required to fast from 6 PM on the previous evening. Published for the Infectious Diseases Society Access supplemental materials and multimedia. ]�� <>>> endobj Evaluation of blood culture procedures in a pediatric hospital. endobj stream The clinical information obtained from a urine specimen is influenced by the collection method, timing and handling. Specimen collection and processing procedures Proper specimen collection and handling is an integral part of obtaining a valid and timely laboratory test result. Principles of specimen collection and processing. 1 0 obj All Rights Reserved. %���� Access everything in the JPASS collection, Download up to 10 article PDFs to save and keep, Download up to 120 article PDFs to save and keep. Collect right amt. For specimens such as sputum and urine, the relative proportions of microorganisms present in vivo must be preserved, or culture results may be misleading. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> You are currently offline. If specimens are handled properly, culture results are easier to interpret, patient care is improved, and costs are potentially decreased. Place the specimen in the appropriate place for pick up. It furthers the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. @article{Wilson1996GeneralPO, title={General principles of specimen collection and transport. © 1996 Oxford University Press Justification and Implementation of a Policy Requiring Two Blood Cultures When One Is Ordered, Screening Sputum Specimens for Mycobacterial Culture. Specimen Collection, Transport, and Processing: Virology*. JSTOR®, the JSTOR logo, JPASS®, Artstor®, Reveal Digital™ and ITHAKA® are registered trademarks of ITHAKA. In addition, the journal features highly focused brief reports, review articles, Specimen Collection • Suspect or confirmed TB patients should be in a negative pressure room • Specimen collection is an aerosol ... Principles of Specimen Processing Respiratory specimens (and other specimens from non-sterile sites) require digestion, decontamination, and