Protecting Specimen Integrity: Transport & Stability Essentials

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Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours: hour(s)

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE Credit Hours

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Objectives

  • Define specimen stability and explain its impact on laboratory test results.
  • Identify common factors that can affect specimen integrity during transport and storage.
  • Describe temperature requirements for various specimen types.
  • Recognize common transport-related specimen rejection criteria.
  • Apply best practices to ensure specimens arrive at the laboratory in optimal condition.

Course Outline

  • Protecting Specimen Integrity: Transport & Stability Essentials
    • Course Description
    • Introduction
    • What is Specimen Stability?
    • Factors Affecting Specimen Stability
    • Transport Temperature Requirements
    • Special Transport Considerations
    • Specimen Packaging and Transport
    • Common Causes of Specimen Rejection
    • The Role of the Phlebotomist and Specimen Collectors
    • Best Practices for Maintaining Specimen Integrity
    • Knowledge CheckWhich factor is most likely to cause a decrease in glucose concentration after collection?
    • Knowledge Check Which transport issue may cause specimen rejection?
    • Knowledge CheckA specimen collected for bilirubin testing is accidentally left uncovered near a window in direct sunlight. What is the most likely consequence?
    • References
  • References
    • References

Additional Information

This is a mini course designed to enhance learning and reinforce existing knowledge. It does not provide continuing education (CE) credit. The purpose of this course is to support ongoing professional development and review.