International Health Regulations (IHR)

Sampling

Identify which sample is adapted to a specific syndrome and situation.

think critically while working with laboratory experts at each step: planning the sampling; sampling analysis; reporting and documentation; feedback;
estimate the number of samples needed to confirm the cause of the outbreak follow ethical principles when collecting samples;
define sampling strategy related to affected organ or syndrome for most common situations;
seek external advice and brainstorm discussions in case of non-typical picture.

The CD-rom version of this training program can be requested by sending e-mail to nabethp@who.int or gamons@who.int