State the temperature. in Celsius, define as body temperature, room temperature, fridge temperature, and freezer temperature. (4)
- Body temperature → 36.4-37.6°C (avg 37°C)
- Room temperature → 15-30°C
- Fridge temperature → 2-10°C
- Freezer temperature → -20°C or lower
If specimens that require body temperature are allowed to cool below it, what may happen? (1)
Specimens will precipitate or agglutinate
What do low temperatures typically aid in? (1)
Slowing down cell metabolism
What does it mean if a specimen is “photo sensitive”? (1)
Sensitive to and may be broken down by light
List 5 ways to protect samples from light. (5)
- Aluminum (most common)
- Amber tubes
- Biohazard bags
- Light-blocking transport containers
- Double sponge
What does QNS stand for?
Quantity not sufficient
What are 2 common reasons for specimens being rejected from the lab? (2)
- Clotting specimens
2. Hemolyzed specimens
What reason might a coagulation tube be rejected?
Lack of 9:1 ratio in blood to additive
What are the 3 obligations of suppliers in regards to MSDS?
- MSDS have to be updated if new information becomes available
- If no new material becomes available in the 3yrs after the MSDS was created, the supplier has to review the MSDS to make sure the information is still accurate and redate the MSDS
- The supplier should provide the updated MSDS to the customers buying a controlled product after the change to the MSDS is made
State the one requirement necessary in Canada for MSDS.
Must be available in both French and English
List the 3 main duties of the employer in charge of a worksite where controlled products are used. (3)
- Ensure that controlled products are labelled or identified
- Obtain MSDS for all controlled products
- Educate workers
State the 3 duties of the employer in regards to supplier labels. (3)
- The employer must ensure that every container of a controlled product received from a supplier has a supplier label
- The employer must ensure that until the supplier container is empty, the label is not deliberately removed, destroyed, or changed
- If the supplier has not provided the appropriate label for the controlled product, the employer is allowed to store a controlled product, but not use it until proper labels are obtained
Who does the employer notify in writing after making reasonable efforts to obtain the supplier label?
Ministry of Labour
List the 3 components that must be included in a workplace label. (3)
- The identity of the substance
- Information on the safe handling of the product
- Statement that the MSDS is available
