Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Specimen Handling

Procedures for collecting, preserving, and transporting of specimens sufficiently stable to provide accurate and precise results suitable for clinical interpretation.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Procedures for collecting, preserving, and transporting of specimens sufficiently stable to provide accurate and precise results suitable for clinical interpretation.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Handling, Specimen
  • Handlings, Specimen
  • Specimen Handlings
  • Specimen Collection
  • Collection, Specimen
  • Collections, Specimen
  • Specimen Collections

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  1. E01w.370.225.998w
  2. E05.200.998w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Specimen Handling. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013048. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013048
  2. Specimen Handling. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampling_(medicine)
  3. Specimen Handling. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7410159