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New Specimen Collection Quick Guides

CLSI has developed a series of laminated quick guides which can serve as a handy reference for laboratory personnel. They are based on information included in CLSI’s highly-acclaimed standards and guidelines. Contents include step-by-step instructions, visual illustrations, and easy-to-follow instructions for an overview of the recommended procedures.

Collection, Handling, Transport, and Storage for Body Fluids Quick Guide (C49-A/H56-A QG)
Describes recommended methods for the collection, handling, transport, and storage of various types of body fluids.
        Members $10             Nonmembers $20

Handling, Transport, and Storage of Specimens Quick Guide (H18-A3 QC)
Provides recommended conditions for proper handling, transport, and storage of specimens for general chemistry and hematology analysis.
       Members $10             Nonmembers $20

Collection, Handling, Transport, and Storage for Hemostasis Quick Guide (H21-A4)
Outlines best practice procedures for the proper collection, transporation, and processing of blood specimens as well as storage of plasma for coagulation testing.
       Members $10             Nonmembers $20

Personal Protection in the Laboratory Quick Guide (M29-A3 QG)
Serves as a handy resource in the laboratory for all you need to know about hand hygiene and barrier protection.
       Members $10             Nonmembers $20

Collection, Handling, and Transport for Blood Cultures Quick Guide (M47-A QG)
Provides a quick reference for nursing, emergency room staff, phlebotomists, and laboratorians on the timing and collection, transport and set-up, as well as procedures for processing blood cultures.
       Members $10             Nonmembers $20

Handling, Transport, and Storage of Specimens for Molecular Methods Quick Guide MM13-A QG)
Describes the recommended methods for the collection of molecular method samples, proper shipping conditions, and storage addressing issues including temperature, preservatives, and duration.
       Members $10             Nonmembers $20

Save Up to 50% Off the List Price
Buy All 10 Specimen Collection Quick Guides or 10 Copies of the Same Title (Collection QG-10)

        Members $75            Nonmembers $150

Purchase now.
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