Aerosol
Fine mist of specimen
Aliquot
Portion of a specimen used for testing
Central Processing
Screening area where specimens are received and prepared
QNS
Quantity not sufficient
Pre-analytical
Prior to analysis
Analytical
During analysis
Post-analytical
After analysis
Which blood specimens require chilling?
Ammonia
Lactic acid
Gastrin
Which specimens need to be kept at 37 degrees C?
Cold agglutinin
Cryofibrinogen
Cryoglobulin
Specimens in ice slurry or cooling rack?
ACTH
Pyruvate
RNA based tests
Light sensitive specimen?
Bilirubin
50% after 1 hour light exposure
What is the most frequent reason for rejection of specimens?
Hemolysis