Intermediate
Technical
specimen transport media
Controlled environment systems used to maintain dried blood spot integrity during shipment to screening laboratories.
Full Definition
Specimen transport media refers to the packaging and environmental controls used to ship dried blood spot cards from collection sites to screening laboratories. This includes desiccant packets to control humidity, temperature monitoring devices, and protective containers that prevent physical damage. Proper transport conditions are critical for maintaining analyte stability and preventing specimen degradation that could lead to false results.
Usage
Usage note: Focus on environmental controls rather than collection cards themselves.
In Context
- "Temperature excursions during transport can compromise specimen transport media effectiveness." — quality manual
- "The laboratory rejected specimens due to compromised specimen transport media." — incident report
Also known as
transport packaging
shipping materials
Don't confuse with
specimen storage
collection materials