non blood specimens

Question 1

Random Collection

Answer 1

-most common
-generally needs 30-60ml
-urine deteriorates after 30 mins

Question 2

First Urine In Morning

Answer 2

-collect immediately after waking up
-refrigerate if lab isn’t available

Question 3

Timed Urine Specimen

Answer 3

-if they miss urination they must start all over
-urine needs to be refrigerated or iced for collection period

Question 4

Glucose Tolerance Test

Answer 4

-usually for gestational diabetes
-check if patient has fasted (usually 12 hours)

Question 5

Postprandial Test

Answer 5

-urine will be collected usually 2 hours after meal

Question 6

Clean Catch/Midstream

Answer 6

-collect middle volume of urine

Question 7

Culture and Sensitivity:

Answer 7

-this is testing for bacteria in patients body (similar to blood culture testing)

Question 8

Reagent Strip Method

Answer 8

-a strip will change color depending on urine content, goes to lab for further testing

Question 9

WBC

Answer 9

-if present, infection

Question 10

Ketones

Answer 10

-Fat metabolism = starvation, diabetes, vomit

Question 11

Hemoglobin

Answer 11

-infection, cancer, kidney disease, chemical poisoning

Question 12

Bilirubin

Answer 12

-liver disease or red blood cell destruction

Question 13

Glucose

Answer 13

-screening tool for diabetes

Question 14

Protein

Answer 14

-inflammation or infection

Question 15

Stool

Answer 15

-Used to test for bacterial infection, parasites, and occult blood (FOBT)
-do NOT refrigerate the specimen unless told to do so.

Question 16

FOBT collection instructions (Fecal Occult Blood Test)

Answer 16

-No red meat, certain fruits, vegetables and certain medications 3 days prior to collection

Question 17

Saliva

Answer 17

Used to test for hormones, alcohol, and drug levels

Question 18

Sputum

Answer 18

-Typically collected first thing in the morning - larger volume
-Mucus and other secretions from the lungs, trachea, and bronchi

Question 19

Semen

Answer 19

-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)

Question 20

Buccal Swab (cheek)

Answer 20

-Swab the inside of the cheek to collect a patient’s DNA

Question 21

Throat Swab

Answer 21

-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