specimen collection

Question 1

collect urine as animal urinates

Answer 1

voided sample

Question 2

this is contaminated by bacteria

Answer 2

voided sample

Question 3

2 good things about preprandial voided sample collection

Answer 3

1. most concentrated

2. not affected by eating or exercise

Question 4

this type of voided sample is cleanest:

Answer 4

mid stream - first drips flush out anything that was already sitting in urethra

Question 5

this is mainly used in cats and small dogs

Answer 5

manual express

Question 6

why can urine in manual express contain RBCs?

Answer 6

bladder is damaged during compression

Question 7

this is one preferred collection method because it’s sterile if done correctly:

Answer 7

catheterization

Question 8

why are RBCs common with catheterization?

Answer 8

it’s difficult to get through the urethra without some poking/a little damage to the mucosa

Question 9

why is it recommended to do a surgical prep with cystocentesis?

Answer 9

you don’t want to introduce bacteria into the abdominal cavity

Question 10

why do you want to remove as much urine from the bladder with cystocentesis?

Answer 10

to avoid leakage through the needle hole as you’re coming out of the bladder and into the abdominal cavity