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Central Health Laboratories: Ministry of Health and Population

The document provides guidelines for collecting and transporting samples for laboratory testing. It states that samples should be collected before antibiotics are given using appropriate sterile techniques. The sample container must be dry, sterile, tightly sealed and free of disinfectants. Very infectious samples like those for meningitis require special labeling and transport on ice or at room temperature depending on the required tests. All details of the patient and tests requested must be provided with the sample.

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Central Health Laboratories: Ministry of Health and Population

The document provides guidelines for collecting and transporting samples for laboratory testing. It states that samples should be collected before antibiotics are given using appropriate sterile techniques. The sample container must be dry, sterile, tightly sealed and free of disinfectants. Very infectious samples like those for meningitis require special labeling and transport on ice or at room temperature depending on the required tests. All details of the patient and tests requested must be provided with the sample.

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Ministry of Health and Population

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