CSC CSC Specimen Handling & Transportation

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

4 hours

Answer

1 hour

Answer

8 hours

Answer

24 hours

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

2–8°C

Answer

0–2°C

Answer

10–15°C

Answer

15–25°C

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Tamper-evident sealed container

Answer

Standard zip-lock bag

Answer

Open specimen cup with lid

Answer

Insulated foam cooler only

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Reject and document the specimen as compromised

Answer

Accept and test the specimen

Answer

Note the break and continue testing

Answer

Re-seal with new tape

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Keep the tube upright and avoid agitation

Answer

Shake the tube to mix anticoagulant

Answer

Freeze the specimen immediately

Answer

Store at 37°C body temperature

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Specimen ID, collection date, time, and donor identifier

Answer

Collector's personal phone number

Answer

Donor's social security number

Answer

Laboratory director's name