sorminaytteet

English translation: fingertip culture

06:15 Sep 12, 2019
Finnish to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general) / Websites
Finnish term or phrase: sorminaytteet
Are these finger-prick blood samples?

Context

(Instruction)

Anna sorminaytteet kolmannelle maljalle

Leave finger-brick blood samples on the third plate?

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Spencer Allman
United Kingdom
Local time: 05:48
English translation:fingertip culture
Explanation:
In the context of microbiology, I think it would refer to fingertips ("press your fingertips onto the third plate"), and seems to be a handy way to evaluate hygiene levels and handwashing techniques, including surgical scrub techniques.
Pictures on page 427 http://www.ebm-guidelines.com/xmedia/duo/duo95547.pdf
Instructions in English on page 7: http://www.atcc.org/~/media/PDFs/Culture Guides/Microbiology...
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Tarja Karjalainen
Finland
Local time: 07:48
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fingertip culture


Explanation:
In the context of microbiology, I think it would refer to fingertips ("press your fingertips onto the third plate"), and seems to be a handy way to evaluate hygiene levels and handwashing techniques, including surgical scrub techniques.
Pictures on page 427 http://www.ebm-guidelines.com/xmedia/duo/duo95547.pdf
Instructions in English on page 7: http://www.atcc.org/~/media/PDFs/Culture Guides/Microbiology...


    Reference: http://www.ebm-guidelines.com/xmedia/duo/duo95547.pdf
    Reference: http://www.atcc.org/~/media/PDFs/Culture%20Guides/Microbiolo...
Tarja Karjalainen
Finland
Local time: 07:48
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