Cold Chain
Definition
A cold chain is a documented system for maintaining specified temperature conditions during collection, storage and transport of material. The required range and acceptable excursions depend on the specimen and intended examination rather than one universal rule for all biological evidence.
Related terms
- Dew Point
- The temperature below which condensation can occur from air of a given moisture content. Condensation can form when a surface is sufficiently...
- Nonconforming Work
- Nonconforming work is work, material or a condition that departs from specified requirements within a quality system. It requires assessment of its...
- Secondary Containment
- An additional barrier protecting against leakage, damage or exposure. The packaging system should suit the specimen and intended analyses. Containment does not...
- Temperature Excursion
- A departure from the defined conditions for a specimen or system. Record its magnitude, duration and the available measurement evidence. Its consequence...
Explained in
- Packaging, Storage and the Cold Chain for Biological EvidenceControlled cold handling for specimens whose requirements call for it.