Specimen transfer form

This form ensures that specimens are accounted for as they move from the field to the central laboratory for storage.

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Blood collection, processing, storage, and shipping flowchart

Document provides instructions on the correct steps in blood collection, processing, storage, and shipping

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Cluster Summary Sheet

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Cluster completion monitoring tool

Excel spreadsheet that can be customized to help the survey manager monitor the completion of survey clusters

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Daily supply list per team

Daily supply list needed each data for specimen collection and processing per team

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Folate - specimen processing for WB hemolysate

Document instructs how to collect and process whole blood to prepare hemolysate for folate analysis

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Generic cluster control form

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Guidelines for shipping specimens

Document instructs on guidelines for shipping specimens

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HemoCue Hb Testing QC form

Quality control form used by phlebotomists to test the operation of the HemoCue prior to going into the field each day

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Household Listing

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Labels and markings required for proper shipment

Document instructs on the labels and markings required for proper shipment

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Laboratory Specimen Log

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Logistics checklist for survey manager

Checklist that can be used by survey managers to manage survey logistics

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Overview of cold chain logistics

Presentation to provide an overview of cold chain logistics in the field

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Packaging/shipping specimens using cold packs instructions

Document instructs on how to package and ship specimens using cold packs

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Packaging/shipping specimens using dry ice instructions

Document instructs on how to package and ship specimens using dry ice

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Specimen Tracking Form for Laboratory Technician

Form used by laboratory technicians to track specimen transfer from phlebotomists and specimen processing in the field

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Specimen Tracking Form for Phlebotomist

Form used by phlebotomists to track specimens collected in the field and monitor transfer to the laboratory technicians

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Tips for Labeling Specimens

Tool to help users figure out types of labels and number needed per target group

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Vitamin A storage and handling guidelines

Document instructs on how to properly store and handle blood for vitamin A analysis

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Vitamin C specimen processing for serum

Document instructs on how to properly store and handle blood for vitamin C analysis

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Malawi cluster control form

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Specimen field collection and processing manual

Manual used by phlebotomists and laboratory staff to provide a detailed explanation of specimen collection, processing, and transport

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Packaging/ shipping specimens using dry ice poster

Document instructs on how to package and ship specimens using dry ice

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