Section 25 - Additional Tests Commonly Ordered In Addition To Normal Specimen Collection Flashcards
1
Q
Is the patient required to fast for a 3-hour OGTT?
A
YES, 10-12 hrs
2
Q
How much time does the patient have to finish the “Glucola”
A
5 min
3
Q
Why are BCX/Blood Cultures ordered?
A
To detect the presence of microorganisms in the patient blood
4
Q
A strict ________ technique is required when drawing blood cultures.
A
Aseptic
5
Q
What is aerobic?
A
With oxygen bottle
6
Q
What is anaerobic?
A
Without oxygen bottle
7
Q
What are diurnal variations?
A
The daily cyclic variations of chemistry levels during a 24 hr
8
Q
Can PKU testing be done with urine?
A
YES, blood or urine
9
Q
Who usually performs an ABG?
A
Respiratory nurse, nurse, or physician ONLY
10
Q
The sample from an ABG must be run within how many minutes?
A
15 min
11
Q
TRUE OR FALSE: BCX is usually ordered STAT or as a timed specimen.
A
TRUE
