3.5.2.1 Specimen collection Flashcards
What are the specimen use for collection of TB?
Sputum
Transtracheal aspiration
Bronchoscopy
Laryngeal swabbing
Gastric Lavage
Urine
Stool
When is sputum is collected?
Early morning specimen for 3 consecutive days
What are the special instruction/Consideration when collecting sputum?
Can brush teeth but NOT drink Water
Deep cough specimen
FASTING is required
How many specimen for gastric lavage?
3 specimen within 3 days
How do you collect specmen in Gastric lavage?
Levine tube
How much is require for Gastric lavage specimen?
20-25 mL in a 50 mL conical tube
How do you collect Urine specimen?
Early morning specimen in 3 Consecutive days
How do you collect urine sample for TB?
Midstream clean catch
What is the purpose of stool specimen?
For isolation of disseminated M. acium complex in AIDS patient
HOw many mins for sputum collection should be collected inbetween 2nd collection?
30 mins
In gastric lavage, after inserting Levine tube in the mouth, what should be poured in to ensure cleanliness?
Normal Saline solution
