Specimen Transport
Instructor:
Cynthia J. Wilcock, MS, C(ASCP); Sara Trimble M.S., MT(ASCP); Celeste Bernard
Contact Hours:
1.5
Date:
January 01, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Description:
Packaging medical specimens for transport according to federal guidelines, for laboratory staff packaging specimens for transport.
Learning Objectives:
- Link specimen transport to patient care and public safety.
- Identify rules and regulations governing the shipment of hazardous substances.
- Identify proper packaging and labeling protocols.
- Describe various temperature, volume and weight requirements related to specimen transport.
- Describe guidelines for responding to leaks or spills.
- Identify protocols for receiving specimens that are damaged or out-of-temperature.