Significance of Sample collection
Sample collection is a fundamental process across Ayurveda, Science, and Health Sciences, involving the gathering of materials for analysis. In Ayurveda, this includes procuring roots and samples for testing. Science uses it to collect biological and plant samples for biochemical, histopathological, and experimental analysis. Health Sciences emphasizes the collection of diverse biological specimens like blood, urine, and tissue swabs from patients and environments for diagnostic testing, research, and assessing product properties.
Synonyms: Specimen collection, Sample acquisition, Sampling, Sample accumulation
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Hindu concept of 'Sample collection'
In Hinduism, sample collection encompasses diverse processes. It includes acquiring authentic Vatsanabha roots, selecting patients with specific conditions, and gathering samples like Panipuri. It also involves collecting samples from affected skin areas for bacterial analysis.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) This refers to the process of gathering samples from affected skin areas to isolate and identify the bacteria S. aureus.[1] (2) Sample collection was initiated after approval from the institutional ethics committee, and it involved selecting patients with Dushta Vrana for the study.[2] (3) The process of gathering samples, such as Panipuri, from different vendors for analysis in the study to test for the presence of bacteria.[3] (4) This involves procuring fully matured roots of Vatsanabha from the local market and botanically authenticating them before beginning the purification and analysis process.[4]
The concept of Sample collection in scientific sources
Sample collection is a broad process encompassing the gathering of various materials for analysis. It involves obtaining specimens like plant parts, biological fluids, environmental surfaces, and animal tissues. The goal is to analyze these samples for research, diagnostic, and quality control purposes, with proper handling crucial for accurate results.
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) This involved collecting 342 chicken faecal samples from broiler farms and free-range chickens.[5] (2) It refers to the process of gathering blood samples from animals for laboratory analysis.[6] (3) Sample collection is the process of gathering tissue samples from pigs to diagnose African swine fever, and the samples collected include mesenteric lymph nodes, spleen, kidney, and liver.[7] (4) This refers to the process of gathering samples from aquatic bird roosting sites, and the study describes the methods used to collect and transport the samples for virus isolation and analysis.[8] (5) This was carried out at specific locations in Kenya, where urine samples were gathered from different animal species for the study.[9]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Sample collection involved slaughtering animals after 2-NP injection, drawing heart blood for biochemical measurements, and preparing testicular tissue for paraffin processing and immunohistochemical assessment.[10] (2) This involved taking venous blood at specific times after drug administration.[11] (3) At the end of the experimental period, blood samples from fasting rats were withdrawn from retro-orbital venous plexus.[12] (4) This refers to the process of taking blood samples at specific times to measure chloramphenicol levels.[13] (5) Thirty-six Sprague-Dawley rats weighing about 200 g were randomly divided into six groups, 6 rats each for this.[14]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) The kit is revolutionary in that diagnosis can be established within three to four hours from this.[15] (2) This method involved obtaining samples from the elementary school children, and the collection of feces samples was a part of the study.[16] (3) This is the process of gathering water samples for analysis, and the study collected samples from various sources in Kumbo.[17] (4) Sample collection involves the process of gathering biological specimens for testing, and the study assessed the capacity of health facilities in Guinea to collect and safely transport samples related to suspected COVID-19 cases.[18] (5) Sample collection and the time it takes to get results can cause delays, prompting reliance on informal care, particularly in the DRC, due to longer processing times.[19]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This describes the process of taking samples from the ICU environment and clinical patients to identify the presence of Acinetobacter baumannii and to analyze its characteristics.[20] (2) This refers to the gathering of samples from the hands of abattoir workers, which involved a total of 165 samples collected before, during, and after work.[21] (3) This is the process of obtaining blood samples from donors, with the initial 20 mL of blood collected in a diversion bag sent for microbiological analysis.[22] (4) Sample Collection is a section in the text, and the text mentions that the cross-sectional study was conducted from March to July 2019.[23] (5) This is the process of obtaining a sample for testing, and in this study, 50 μL of plasma or 80 μL of whole blood were collected using a transfer pipette.[24]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) The process of excising central dorsal skin tissue and right ear pinna for histological studies and cytokine production analysis.[25] (2) This process involved washing the roots of asparagus to remove soil remains and drying them in darkness.[26] (3) All the samples were randomly collected from different sources in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.[27] (4) Bioequivalence study protocol includes this.[28] (5) A total of 20 panipuri samples were collected during the month of March (temperature 30–35°C) from the best possible places in the Gwalior region.[29]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) Sample collection was a critical step in the study, with blood samples taken from participants at a single time point, and pre-analytical conditions were standardized to ensure accuracy.[30] (2) This is a process that is often linked to increased rejection rates throughout the total testing process, along with factors such as haemolysis and mislabeling.[31] (3) This is the process of obtaining blood samples from deceased individuals during autopsies, a critical step in determining the prevalence of HIV within the SUU-Death population.[32] (4) This is the process of collecting blood samples, and the time elapsed after this can affect the reliability of CD 4 results, as the accuracy of the count can change.[33]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) This is the process of gathering a specimen, and this procedure's effect on the diagnosis of a specific illness is analyzed.[34] (2) This is the process of gathering specimens for testing, and clear standard operating procedures for this would help avoid confusion.[35]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This refers to the process of collecting a clinical specimen, such as a nasopharyngeal swab, which can influence the amount of RNA detected.[36] (2) This is the process of gathering the necessary data, and the duration of this was one week at each community health center included in the study.[37]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) This is the process of gathering plant material for DNA extraction, which can affect the quality of the DNA, and requires appropriate storage to maintain integrity.[38]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Sample collection involved purchasing thirty-nine samples of infant food categories, including rice milk powder, rice cereal, rice crackers and rice pasta, from supermarkets in Melbourne, Australia.[39] (2) Sample collection and water quality analysis methods include arranging ten sampling points along with one of the small folds developed in the southern slopes of Shizhuang.[40] (3) Sample collection involved taking liver, kidney, muscle, brain, gill, and bone samples from 43 specimens of ABFT caught in the Balearic Sea.[41] (4) To avoid external contamination during sample collection, hair samples were taken using stainless steel scissors and disposable vinyl gloves.[42] (5) A total of 120 samples of canned sardines were purchased from five Brazilian companies from supermarkets in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil for the purpose of analysis.[43]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Describes the process of gathering specimens from the bags for subsequent analysis, where the area and size of the specimen could influence the SEM analysis results.[44] (2) This was carried out across the two major seasons in the study area from January–June 2014, with water and sediment samples taken from different points in Mvudi River.[45] (3) Sample collection was conducted during spring 2023 from the water and sediment parts of dams in the polluted area and outside the pollution area for geochemical comparison.[46] (4) The experiment setup is displayed, where each row represents a different sowing density and each column a different nitrogen fertilization for sample collection.[47] (5) By performing the above sample collection and chemical analyses, various sampleby-chemical data matrices could be produced.[48]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) The process of gathering the N. nucifera plant in May 2008 from Ayuthaya Province, Thailand.[49] (2) Sample collection involves gathering plant materials, such as seeds and pods of cardamom, from a specific location for subsequent laboratory analysis and experimentation.[50] (3) The process of obtaining biological samples, such as blood, from volunteers at specific time points after drug administration.[51] (4) The process of gathering fresh plant materials, in this case, Psidium guajava leaves, for extraction and analysis.[52] (5) Blood and kidney samples were collected from the rats after sacrifice for various biochemical and histopathological assessments.[53]