Shipments of bodily fluids (blood, plasma, semen, urine, tissue, excrement, etc. Care should be taken to buffer (e.g., a paper towel) the cold pack from the specimens. Jacksonville: 904.427.0865 44875, Manager: Patricia Giglio Office: 352.265.0165. %PDF-1.6 %���� Last Revised May 28, 2018 Microbiology Laboratory Specimen Collection Manual NOTE: Because microbiology involves culturing and isolation of various pathogens, the proper specimen collection, media transport, and timely delivery to the laboratory are all essential to quality results. The following information mustbe on the specimen label when submitting a sample for processing: The patient’s full name. Place five pounds of dry ice around the specimen(s).

Outer packaging must contain sufficient absorbent materials to absorb the entire content of the inner packaging (specimens) in the event of any leakage. University of FLorida Health Pathology Laboratories Microbiology Laboratory, Located at UF Health Shands Hospital, North Tower, Medical Director: Kenneth H. Rand, MD Office: 352.265.0680, ext. %%EOF �)�.I�ĪA�m � D��e��b�:�u Johns Hopkins Medical Microbiology Specimen Collection Guidelines – Updated 6/2019 6 For viral isolation, send 3 ml or less fluid in a sterile vial (1 ml minimum).

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The collection date of the specimen. Use only plastic vials (not glass) and do not fill vials more than three-quarters full. University of Florida Pathology Laboratories’ Microbiology Laboratory makes microbiology, bacteriology and mycology testing available for outpatient medical facilities. In some areas, specimen pick-up and report delivery may be available through independent contractors. �\��:�KL�Ǿ?��Z�qL�z*g�X�b0Y��l� �R��B+AԵܘ'��%ЛA�h�—I��[cū-���P�Ɓ!��� !��AN���ED�?�m=��=���hb�G�O�5b���IX��d� !����D@p� ��#�d"F� )�1؈� @��&� ��� � Nj��b�!%0��7���4�q�"��\d���&�R�"^�s�D-�'�oM�\Ux�D�|���H6W���c��a�Og��%D���U-ދ�p��n��]������va�׮��_�m՗��Y{3�^� �q�����Q�s�gj��+sRM����6>�zg�%�q��]8`Wᣳq\B�VK��%ig.¨k\DE7H��s�s���:��I��h��p���Kg[�غ��u�4�NS��C�{�ˀ�����{ :�D��D{��%�!ĮL�WꕉV��/�O�e�#�)&�P �����Y��QDe��ֆ�;؅�/��Yk�m�C Ԇ��Aj�4'3����! =�~ɲ�IهF�v1�xצp�i���.#�̣�G��J�r&�8J�� It is unnecessary to label packages containing dry ice for preservation of clinical materials as “hazardous” and should be avoided. The patient’s social security number and/or medical record number. Technical personnel staff the Microbiology Laboratory 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and samples can be received at any time. These may be shipped in shipper provided packaging alone but the packaging must bear a FedEx Clinical Pac label to be acceptable for transport by FedEx. �];�t�ЋeIj����j+��@�!wtv����N8q!�n�m�a#���.�Y����8�0�reðO��i%�F����Ӥ��qO�`��;�_`���g7���Y��x��-�O)�U{I>��DwcL��s���֫�Ow���k3:Ӏ�KU��r�D��'�W�//�����٪Z؈n�ʖAF����0z&c��ֱ'R��Yܖ=䙆��9��:�P�{�b�A.�e�ˍ!b�>L��X�!l���m��ut�b �_�fm��:� �Ś�l&Meڎ'v�Y�X�ps��M+�(o� $�����n�j��v�dR�y�����ȎGp��L�Ԑ�j~$ �T�&t�:��o>L���?�I�( �'��Q�^�jCq}?�+��>T���C �tYh�$�ȟ���UD*��uj��0|%�M0y$���7֕ lL��t"��$ڒ'p�D�ȅ�1�ٗ�~+9��U��a��>H����^�|&u�f����d�s���� ��U�_��L���>4� If attempting to contact the Laboratory outside of its normal hours of operation, call 800.633.2122 and ask to speak with the pathology resident on call. The Microbiology Laboratory is located at UF Health Shands Hospital and is directed by a board-certified infectious disease physician, managed by a master’s-level supervisor and technical specialist, and staffed by medical technologists and laboratory technicians who are licensed by the state of Florida Board of Professional Regulations.

Requested information includes relevant clinical history and necessary demographic data to assist with the consultation and facilitate the billing process. Absorbent material placed between the primary receptacle and the secondary packaging; and.

Johns Hopkins Medical Microbiology Specimen Collection Guidelines – Updated 6/2020 7 If mycobacterial or fungal infections are suspected, collect a minimum of 5 ml of fluid into a sterile container. A clean-catch specimen is necessary to confirm the presence or absence of infecting organisms in urine.

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University of Florida Pathology Laboratories 4800 SW 35th Drive Gainesville, FL 32608 888.375.LABS or 352.265.9900. A properly completed request form must accompany all samples.

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