Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in clinical pathology are crucial for ensuring consistency, accuracy, and safety in laboratory operations. While specific SOPs may vary depending on the laboratory's protocols and requirements, some of the general outline of SOPs commonly used in clinical pathology1-Specimen Collection and Handling;2-Guidelines for labeling;3-Specimen Processing’4-Quality Control:5-Analytical Procedures6- Safety Protocols:...

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Plasmapharesis is the process of selective removal and collection of plasma (Fluid part) of blood by a cell separator/ Plasmapharesis machine. This machine works by spinning blood at high speed, which separates blood into its components. The target component (usually plasma containing antibodies) is separated and other components not required are returned back to the donor/patient.Platelet pharesis is the separation of blood into components by a machine and then collecting platelet...

Blood safety has been accorded a high priority by WHO and is an issue ofconcern to many developed and developing Member Countries. Recognizing theimportance of blood safety, the theme of World Health Day 2000 was devoted to thissubject with a thought-provoking slogan,“Safe blood starts with me: blood saves life”.The availability and safety of blood depends on multiple steps in thetransfusion chain. This starts with a healthy and motivated populatio...

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) you'd typically find in microbiology and clinical pathology laboratories:Sample Collection and Handling:This SOP outlines the proper procedures for collecting various types of samples, such as blood, urine, tissue, or swabs, ensuring that contamination is minimized and sample integrity is maintained.Importance: Proper sample collection is crucial for accurate test results. This SOP ensures consistency and reliability in the samples recei...

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New OR nurses will welcome the third edition of this handy orientation-in-a-book, which distills volumes of operating room knowledge into one concise resource. Presenting complex skills and techniques in a simple and easy-to-follow format, the third edition is newly updated with AORN's 2021 guidelines and contains new chapters on Emergency Preparedness for Disaster, and Lifelong Learning and Professional Development.This pocket-sized resource delivers current, evidence-based inform...

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