non blood specimens Flashcards
Random Collection
-most common
-generally needs 30-60ml
-urine deteriorates after 30 mins
First Urine In Morning
-collect immediately after waking up
-refrigerate if lab isn’t available
Timed Urine Specimen
-if they miss urination they must start all over
-urine needs to be refrigerated or iced for collection period
Glucose Tolerance Test
-usually for gestational diabetes
-check if patient has fasted (usually 12 hours)
Postprandial Test
-urine will be collected usually 2 hours after meal
Clean Catch/Midstream
-collect middle volume of urine
Culture and Sensitivity:
-this is testing for bacteria in patients body (similar to blood culture testing)
Reagent Strip Method
-a strip will change color depending on urine content, goes to lab for further testing
WBC
-if present, infection
Ketones
-Fat metabolism = starvation, diabetes, vomit
Hemoglobin
-infection, cancer, kidney disease, chemical poisoning
Bilirubin
-liver disease or red blood cell destruction
Glucose
-screening tool for diabetes
Protein
-inflammation or infection
Stool
-Used to test for bacterial infection, parasites, and occult blood (FOBT)
-do NOT refrigerate the specimen unless told to do so.
FOBT collection instructions (Fecal Occult Blood Test)
-No red meat, certain fruits, vegetables and certain medications 3 days prior to collection
Saliva
Used to test for hormones, alcohol, and drug levels
Sputum
-Typically collected first thing in the morning - larger volume
-Mucus and other secretions from the lungs, trachea, and bronchi
Semen
-Keep the specimen warm and protect it from light (foil type material will be wrapped around it)
-Should be delivered to the lab within 1 hour of collection ( 2 hours is the max amount of time)
Buccal Swab (cheek)
-Swab the inside of the cheek to collect a patient’s DNA
Throat Swab
-A culture specimen that identifies streptococcal pharyngitis (Strep throat)
-Wipe both tonsils, the throat, and all areas that look inflamed or infected with the swab
