Sample Storage

This Medical Laboratory Science lesson in Clinical Chemistry supports laboratory science learning and laboratory interpretation for medical laboratory students and professionals.

Store serum, plasma, urine, and other chemistry specimens within analyte-specific temperature and time windows.

Foundational22 min read15 sectionsClinical Chemistry
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Learning Objectives

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Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

Section: Learning Objectives

Each objective below describes a competency you will apply at the chemistry bench, not rote definitions in isolation.

  • Select analyte- and matrix-specific storage conditions
  • Maintain separation, closure, light protection, and freeze-thaw controls
  • Document storage excursions and determine disposition by SOP