For example, use 70% alcohol followed by iodine solution (1 to 2% tincture of Specimen Collection, Packaging and Transport Guidelines for 2019 novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Page 2 of 2 Requirements for Clinical Samples Collection, Packaging and Transport 1. Adsorbent material (cotton, tissue paper), paraffin, seizer, cello tape 3. However users should note that, under the EU Carriage Requirements for Diagnostic Specimens (ADR Regulations), the ‘ consignor’ is considered responsible for complying with the Regulations. Urine is sensitive to light, temperature, moisture, and microbes in the environment. If a specimen is to be collected through intact skin, cleanse the skin first. Specimen Collection and Transportation of Microbiology Specimens Date & Time Viewed: 12/14/2010 at 11:54:42 AM Page 3 of 25 01/25/2010 Version 2 i.

Sample vials and Virus Transport Medium (VTM) 2. Part 2 will cover sources of preanalytical artifact arising during urine collection, handling and transportation. Transportation to the laboratory or some type of preservation must occur within 2 hours of collection, otherwise the specimen will be no good and will need to be rejected. Specimen transportation from outside the PCH site Sample collection and transportation from surgeries is arranged by NWAFT in a contract with GSG. A leak-proof secondary container (e.g., 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.