Specimen Processing, Handling and Transport
Receiving, accessioning, centrifuging, aliquoting, storing and shipping specimens so results stay accurate.
MLA-130 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon
Offered by HSM University · Medical Laboratory Assistant
Course content
- 1Specimen receipt and accessioningComing
- 2Specimen acceptability and rejectionComing
- 3Centrifuge principles and useComing
- 4Separating serum and plasmaComing
- 5Aliquoting and labellingComing
- 6Storage temperatures and stabilityComing
- 7Microbiology specimen handlingComing
- 8Specimens for referral testingComing
- 9Packaging and shipping dangerous goodsComing
- 10Chain of custodyComing
- 11Tracking specimens in the laboratory systemComing
- 12Troubleshooting pre-analytical errorsComing
Requirements
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
Receiving, accessioning, centrifuging, aliquoting, storing and shipping specimens so results stay accurate.