CLEAN : Medics in Ebola hit Sierra Leone analysing 100s of blood samples

The video discusses the variability in the number and types of samples received, including blood and swab samples from both living and deceased patients. It highlights the challenges in maintaining a four-hour turnaround time due to varying workloads. The main issues have been sample delivery and limited lab capacity, which are being addressed to improve processing times and control disease spread. Despite progress, further improvements are needed.

What types of samples are mentioned in the video?

• Swab and saliva samples

• Blood and urine samples

• Blood and swab samples

• Urine and tissue samples

What is the target turnaround time for processing samples?

• Four hours

• Eight hours

• Two hours

• Six hours

What factor affects the turnaround time for sample processing?

• The type of sample

• The number of samples

• The age of the patient

• The location of the lab

What has been a major issue affecting lab capacity?

• Limited capacity of other laboratories

• Limited delivery vehicles

• Shortage of sample containers

• Lack of trained staff

How will increasing lab capacity help in disease control?

• By decreasing the workload

• By increasing the number of staff

• By improving turnaround time

• By reducing the number of samples