Specimen collection

specimen collection

1. Specimen collection

2. Definition: Specimen collection is the process of obtaining tissue or fluids for laboratory analysis or near patient testing. It is often a first step in determining diagnosis and treatment. DOUGHERTY AND LISTER,2004

3. collection of blood specimen: Performing Venipuncture

4. a urine specimen from a retention catheter

5. Midstream urine :

6. Sputum collection

7. Throat swab :

8. Wound swap: