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Specimen Handling Errors and Cbc Result Accuracy

International Journal Of Health Care And Nursing
To get the best complete blood count (CBC) results, it's important to take care of specimens before they are sent to the lab. In the context of patient diagnosis, in particular, correct specimen care can have a substantial influence on test results. Research shows that most mistakes happen during the pre-pre-analytical phase, when healthcare providers ...
Aman Atiah Albeladi, Ibtihal Abdullrahman Altasan, Alanoud Mohammed Alaboud, Wjdan Turki Aldaajani, Rashed Ali Alzahrani   +4 more
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Effect of delayed sample draw after blood collection for haemoglobin test in South Korea

African Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 2023
Between April and May 2022, 10 healthy adult non-patients were recruited from Pusan National University Hospital. Venous blood drawn into a syringe was transferred into test tubes with a zero-to-45-minute delay.
Hyerim Kim, Jongmin Kim
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Use of a ring retractor to facilitate specimen removal in laparoscopic surgery [PDF]

Obstetrics & Gynecology Science, 2020
Objective To introduce a new surgical technique for specimen removal during laparoscopic surgery. Methods The surgical technique was described, pictured, and recorded. The surgery was performed in a tertiary hospital. Results During laparoscopic surgery,
Deok Ho Hong, Miseon Kim, Kidong Kim, Dong Hoon Suh, Jae Hong No, Yong Beom Kim   +5 more
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The Use of Optical Coherence Tomography for Gross Examination and Sampling of Fixed Breast Specimens: A Pilot Study

Diagnostics, 2022
Thorough gross examination of breast cancer specimens is critical in order to sample relevant portions for subsequent microscopic examination. This task would benefit from an imaging tool which permits targeted and accurate block selection.
Hala Faragalla, Bahar Davoudi, Naama Nofech-Moses, Yeni Yucel, Kiran Jakate   +4 more
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Alternatives to Viral Transport Medium for use in SARS-CoV-2 Sample Preparation [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2020
Introduction: As the world struggles to manage and move forward from the clinical effects of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the ability to test for viral genomic RNA in patient samples is critical.
Richard R Chapleau, Anthony C Fries, Mark W Lisanby, Michael G Rhode, Richard Salisbury, Clarise R Starr   +5 more
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Approach to Sample Collection, Transport and Processing of Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 Patients for Biochemistry Investigations

Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2020
During this global pandemic period of COVID-19, the health care system is the most affected area. Health care workers including clinicians, laboratory professionals, and other allied health workers pose a high threat for acquiring and transmission the ...
Apeksha Niraula, Basanta Gelal, Madhab Lamsal   +2 more
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Impact of Educational Activities in Reducing Pre-Analytical Laboratory Errors : A quality initiative

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 2017
Objectives: Pre-analytic errors during diagnostic laboratory investigations can lead to increased patient morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to ascertain the effect of educational nursing activities on the incidence of pre-analytical errors ...
Hamed Al-Ghaithi, Anil Pathare, Sahimah Al-Mamari, Rodrigo Villacrucis, Naglaa Fawaz, Salam Alkindi   +5 more
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Voided Urinary Microbiota Is Stable Over Time but Impacted by Post Void Storage

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2020
Background: New sensitive techniques have revealed a thriving bacterial community in the human urinary tract, challenging the perception that urine in healthy humans is sterile.
Caspar Bundgaard-Nielsen, Caspar Bundgaard-Nielsen, Nadia Ammitzbøll, Nadia Ammitzbøll, Yusuf Abdi Isse, Yusuf Abdi Isse, Abdisalam Muqtar, Abdisalam Muqtar, Ann-Maria Jensen, Peter D. C. Leutscher, Peter D. C. Leutscher, Peter D. C. Leutscher, Louise Thomsen Schmidt Arenholt, Louise Thomsen Schmidt Arenholt, Louise Thomsen Schmidt Arenholt, Søren Hagstrøm, Søren Hagstrøm, Søren Hagstrøm, Søren Hagstrøm, Suzette Sørensen, Suzette Sørensen, Suzette Sørensen   +21 more
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Comparative Analysis of Using Small Cylindrical Specimens for Compressive Strength of Portland Cement Concrete [PDF]

مجلة جامعة النجاح للأبحاث العلوم الطبيعية, 2003
Cast compressive strength tests performed on Portland cement concrete varies from one standard to another and from one country to another. In many situations, it may be necessary to compare compressive strength values tested using different specimen ...
Osama Abaza
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Systematic orientation of fresh rectal suction biopsies improves histopathological diagnostics in hirschsprung’s disease – a method description and preliminary report

BMC Pediatrics, 2023
Background Optimizing rectal suction biopsy (RSB) diagnostics in Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) may shorten diagnostic time and prevent need for repeated biopsies. Aim To explore whether systematic orientation of fresh RSB specimens increased biopsy quality,
Emma Fransson, Emilia Gottberg, Rodrigo Munoz Mitev, David Gisselsson, Kristine Hagelsteen, Louise Tofft, Pernilla Stenström, Christina Granéli   +7 more
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