Collection, Transport, Processing, and Staining of Specimens
PRINCIPLES OF SPECIMEN COLLECTION Major goal of microbiology laboratory – aid diagnosis of infectious disease Goal of specimen collector – maintain viability w/ minimal contamination FUNDAMENTALS Collect in acute phase of infection and before antibiotics administration (or within 2-3 days for viral infection) Correct anatomic site for collection Proper technique and supplies w/ minimal contamination …
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