There was an ordinary phone booth in the middle of Times Square, surrounded by bright lights and visitors taking pictures. It was obscured by the surrounding modernism and looked like any other artifact from a bygone era to the uninformed eye.However, this phone booth was going to become the entryway to an incredible journey for one unwary visitor named Ted. Ted was not like other tourists. Even in a swarm of varied sightseers, he stuck out with his Hawaiian shirt, mismatched socks...

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) you'd typically find in microbiology and clinical pathology laboratories:Sample Collection and Handling:This SOP outlines the proper procedures for collecting various types of samples, such as blood, urine, tissue, or swabs, ensuring that contamination is minimized and sample integrity is maintained.Importance: Proper sample collection is crucial for accurate test results. This SOP ensures consistency and reliability in the samples recei...

Plasmapharesis is the process of selective removal and collection of plasma (Fluid part) of blood by a cell separator/ Plasmapharesis machine. This machine works by spinning blood at high speed, which separates blood into its components. The target component (usually plasma containing antibodies) is separated and other components not required are returned back to the donor/patient.Platelet pharesis is the separation of blood into components by a machine and then collecting platelet...

Blood safety has been accorded a high priority by WHO and is an issue ofconcern to many developed and developing Member Countries. Recognizing theimportance of blood safety, the theme of World Health Day 2000 was devoted to thissubject with a thought-provoking slogan,“Safe blood starts with me: blood saves life”.The availability and safety of blood depends on multiple steps in thetransfusion chain. This starts with a healthy and motivated populatio...

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in clinical pathology are crucial for ensuring consistency, accuracy, and safety in laboratory operations. While specific SOPs may vary depending on the laboratory's protocols and requirements, some of the general outline of SOPs commonly used in clinical pathology1-Specimen Collection and Handling;2-Guidelines for labeling;3-Specimen Processing’4-Quality Control:5-Analytical Procedures6- Safety Protocols:...