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How are blood samples collected and transported?

Whole blood samples may be shipped in well-sealed tubes at 4C. EDTA-supplemented whole blood should be processed for virus isolation within 48 hours after collection and must not be frozen at any time prior to processing.

How do you transport blood specimens?

ALL blood and other potentially infectious material are treated as if they are known to be infectious with HIV or hepatitis and other bloodborne pathogens. All specimens must be transported in a sealed biohazard bag.

What is the best way to collect blood sample?

Take blood Ask the patient to form a fist so the veins are more prominent. Enter the vein swiftly at a 30 degree angle or less, and continue to introduce the needle along the vein at the easiest angle of entry. Once sufficient blood has been collected, release the tourniquet BEFORE withdrawing the needle.

What are the guidelines for transporting blood samples?

All blood and blood components must be transported maintaining the correct temperature ranges. Red blood cell components must be kept at a temperature of +2 C to +10 C during transportation. All components routinely stored at +20 C to +24 C should be kept at these temperatures during shipment.

How do you ship blood samples?

Place the packaged specimens on top of the refrigerator packs. Use additional cushioning material to minimize shifting while the shipper is in transit. Place blood shipping manifest in a sealable plastic bag on the top of the foam-insulated shipper lid, inside the cardboard outer container.

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