To assist hospital personnel in collecting the highest quality specimen,the laboratory should:
A) Post the microbiology laboratory's phone numbers in each section so personnel can call with questions and problems.
B) Develop a well-written handbook and make it available at every patient care unit.
C) Allow personnel to go to the floor and collect all specimens.
D) Severely reprimand staff for not collecting specimens properly

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The laboratory should establish policies for specimen management,and these must be distributed to all users and clients of microbiology laboratory services.A well-written handbook should be available at every patient care unit specifying the policies for specimen collection and transport,and test ordering.Training and education,such as in-services by the microbiology technologist,should be provided to the individuals collecting the specimens.

To Assist Hospital Personnel in Collecting the Highest Quality Specimen,the