Nonblood Collections Flashcards
Urine samples should be delivered
To the lab within 1hr to prevent the breakdown of unstable collection
First morning specimen is also
Called an 8 hr specimen Which is collected immediately after the patient awakens
Occult blood specimens
Are collected three days after I meet free diet
Four timed specimens
Samples are typically collected over two hours 12 hours or 24 hours
For collection procedure for gastric fluid
The patient must fast for 12 to 10 hours before the procedure
For collection procedure for gastric fluid
The stomach is empty of its contents with a 50 syringe and examined collection of the gastric juices is every 15 minutes until four samples are complete
For oral fluid mouth swab
The patient should avoid mouthwash for 20 minutes before collection The saliva is absorbed into the swab within 2 to 5 minutes
For collection of semen
They should not ejaculate for three days before the collection
For an occult blood specimen you should avoid
Broccoli turnips raw fruits and vegetables horseradish vitamin C supplements pain relievers such as aspirin and Motrin
One disadvantage of random specimen
Is that it may become To dilute because of fluid intake during the day
Collection of aminotonic fluid for detection of inherited disease another abnormalities
Amniocentesis
Urine samples collected via a catheter inserted into the bladder
Catheterized urine sample
See first morning specimen
8 our specimen
Urine collected immediately after a patient awakens
First morning specimen
Induction of sweat by application of the week electric current
Iontophoresis