Specimen Collection Flashcards
- Collecting a mid-stream Specimen of Urine - Collecting a sputum sample - Stool Specimen Collection - Catheter specimen of urine - Swab collection (including MRSA screening)
1
Q
What doe MSU stand for?
A
Mid-stream specimen of urine
2
Q
Why should a urine sample be taken mid-stream?
A
to flush any contaminates from the urethra.
3
Q
Before removing a urine sample from a catheter, what should you do to the sample port?
A
Clean the area with 70% alcohol swab
