KNOW ABOUT DRIED BLOOD SPOT(DBS)
DRIED BLOOD SPOT a ) difinition of DBS ;-is a whole blood collected on a filter paper and dried which allows for easier transportation of the specimen. b) Requirements during prepairing DBS 1)Blood collection cards(filter paper)-is a paper like that are used in collecting blood. 2)Sealable plastic bags-is a plastic bag used to store or collect all the requirement that are used in DBS. 3)Glycine weighing paper-it stands between DBS cards for transporting/prevent coss contamination. 4)Desiccant packs-when transporting from one place to another it helps to remove the excess moisture. 5)Humidity cards-is a card on which a moisture sensitive chemical is impreginated that can change colour.also help to maintain moisture during transportation. 6)Sharp containers-used for deposing the sharp instuments after work. ...
