Title: Demonstrate the management of laboratory samples.
Course: Veterinary Science II (18105-II) > Section: Understanding Laboratory Procedures

Demonstration should include

- universal precautions and required PPE
- supplies and equipment (e.g., reagent strips, glass slides, film) needed for sample collection, storage, and analysis
- standard protocols for collection, handling, and storage of samples
- methodology for analyzing samples (e.g., enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA] test, direct smear)
- steps for sending samples to a reference laboratory.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the proper PPE for handling laboratory samples?
- What are some of the dangers involved with laboratory sample handling and management?
- What are the consequences of improper handling of laboratory samples?
- What are the health hazards involved with improper handling of laboratory samples?
- Where does one find the proper protocols for sending samples to a reference laboratory?
- What is the premise behind the “sample management” technique?
- How should one label a fecal sample an owner drops off for laboratory evaluation?
- Why do some samples have to be refrigerated and others do not?
- Why is a fresh sample preferred?
- Which samples might have zoonotic potential?
- Where in your laboratory is the OSHA folder?
- Who checks your laboratory’s inventory, and does that person follow specific guidelines?
- What is overhead and how can expired laboratory tests reduce the profit margin of your place of employment?
- What is shelf life?

Teacher Resources:

- Compendium of veterinary standard precautions for zoonotic disease prevention in veterinary personnel (https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/avma-policies/compendium-veterinary-standard-precautions-zoonotic-disease-prevention-veterinary)
- OSHA Veterinary Precautions for Zoonotic Disease Prevention (https://www.oshamanual.com/compliance101/article/osha-veterinary-precautions-for-zoonotic-disease-prevention)