Intermediate
Technical
specimen transportation
Regulated process of moving collected blood spot specimens from collection sites to screening laboratories.
Full Definition
Specimen transportation involves the systematic movement of dried blood spot cards from hospitals and birthing facilities to newborn screening laboratories while maintaining specimen integrity and chain of custody. This process requires adherence to specific protocols regarding packaging, temperature control, shipping schedules, and documentation to ensure specimens arrive in optimal condition for analysis. Proper transportation is critical for maintaining screening program effectiveness and meeting time-sensitive testing requirements.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguish from collection and processing phases of specimen handling.
In Context
- "Delays in specimen transportation resulted in extended turnaround times for screening results." — Quality assurance report
- "The laboratory implemented new specimen transportation protocols to improve delivery reliability." — Procedure update
Also known as
specimen shipping
sample transport
Don't confuse with
specimen collection
specimen processing