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    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.       7)Alcohol swab-used to clean the finger before pricking and after pricking. C) Important tips for drying DBS.

MICROBIOLOGY PROCEDURES GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR CULTURING SAMPLES DAY 1 Streak the right Plates with right Samples   After streaking incubate the plates at 37°C for overnight   DAY 2         After incubation observe the plates for growth                                                                                                                           If there is no Growth, Report it as                                      If there is Growth, Do NO GROWTH                                                                      confirmative tests and                                                                           Sensitivity Tests                                                                                         DAY 3