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CSC Specimen Handling & Transportation Flashcards

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  1. How long can a urine specimen remain at room temperature before it must be refrigerated or tested?

    Answer: 4 hours

    Urine specimens must be refrigerated or tested within 4 hours to prevent degradation of analytes.

  2. What temperature range is required for refrigerated storage of urine specimens awaiting analysis?

    Answer: 2–8°C

    Refrigerated storage at 2–8°C maintains specimen integrity without freezing and lysing cells.

  3. Which packaging requirement is mandatory for shipping urine specimens under DOT guidelines?

    Answer: Tamper-evident sealed container

    DOT requires tamper-evident containers to protect chain of custody and specimen integrity during transport.

  4. What action must a collector take if a specimen seal is found broken upon arrival at the laboratory?

    Answer: Reject and document the specimen as compromised

    A broken seal compromises chain of custody, so the specimen must be rejected and the event documented.

  5. To prevent hemolysis during blood specimen transport, the collector should:

    Answer: Keep the tube upright and avoid agitation

    Keeping tubes upright and minimizing agitation prevents red blood cell rupture (hemolysis), which can alter test results.

  6. At minimum, what information must be included on a specimen label at the time of collection?

    Answer: Specimen ID, collection date, time, and donor identifier

    Proper labeling with specimen ID, date, time, and donor ID is essential to maintain traceability and chain of custody.