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Figure 5: Information Sequence from AED or Outside Sources
Suspected case identified in A&E or Outside the PMH in accordance with
WHO case definitions
Inform Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health, 242-376-3533 or
242-376-4705 or 242-376-3809
Inform Hospital Administration, Infection Control and Laboratory Director
Notify Microbiology lab focal point (ext. 2246 or 2427) or call 242-
525-7200 or 242-465-2139, of the specimen collection and await
instruction on the name of the Microbiology Technologist to whom
the specimen should be handed
For A&E: Order in LIS under VIRS and specify COVID-19 in specimen
description. Print duplicate labels. Collect specimen: nasopharyngeal,
oropharyngeal or sputum, serum and urine. Ensure proper labelling of
specimen and complete the appropriate forms available in A&E. Place
one label on specimen and the other in the pocket of biohazard bag.
Outside specimens will be ordered in the lab.
Place specimen in a biohazard bag, place in a secondary secured
container and walk specimen and forms down to the lab. Hand specimen
to the identified Microbiology staff member and sign receipt log.
* DO NOT place specimen in pneumatic chute
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