Lesson 5: Specimen Collection, Transport, and Processing Flashcards
1
Q
Minimum urine volume required in collection?
A
At least 100mL
2
Q
Blood volume on culture tubes
Adult:
Children:
A
Adult: 10 or 20 mL
Children: 5mL
3
Q
Specimen collection through intact skin should be cleansed using?
A
70% alcohol follower by 10% povidone-iodine or chloroprep scrub
4
Q
Collect specimens in sturdy, _______, _______, leakproof containers with lids that do not create an aerosol when opened
A
sterile, screw-cap
5
Q
Specimen Transport
“Room to Laboratory”
A
Short distance
6
Q
Specimen Transport
“One place to another”
A
Hospital to hospital
7
Q
What is the universal precaution?
A
Treat all specimens as potentially hazardous
8
Q
Use _________ with a separate pouch for the laboratory requisition orders or transport carriers
A
Plastic sealable bags
9
Q
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